Controller

Leading global company in the medical device/consumer products space has an immediate need for a Controller.

Aliso Viejo, CA

$175-225K plus bonus and equity

Keys:

• Must have solid GAAP accounting experience and be able to close the books, produce financials and do the internal management reporting.

• Must have public accounting experience and a CPA – including foundational GAAP experience to include booking entries, producing financials, performing analysis and getting them through a clean audit. Big 4 or National is best but open to large local or regional firms

• The job will be hands-on - from a high elevation perspective to down in the detail – from AP/AR oversight to FP&A, cash management and tax cpmpliance.

Description

The Controller will play a critical role in building and leading the accounting function for a high-growth medical device company. This position will oversee all core accounting operations—general ledger, cost accounting, and financial reporting—while supporting financial planning and analysis (FP&A). The ideal candidate is a CPA with a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, audit preparation, and process improvement who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Accounting (Approximately 80%)

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reporting.
• Perform general and cost accounting activities, including analysis of manufacturing costs, variances, and gross margin to inform pricing and operational decisions.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, accruals, and sub-ledgers, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and supported.
• Oversee A/R, A/P, payroll, and cash management; strengthen working capital processes including collections and payment cycles.
• Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for management and external reporting.
• Serve as the key point of contact for the company’s first external audit, coordinating deliverables, documentation, and schedules with the company’s external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• File tax forms and manage compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in coordination with external tax advisors.
• Implement and optimize accounting systems, tools, and workflows to increase automation, accuracy, and scalability.
• Develop and document internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures to support audit readiness and sustainable growth.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert as it relates to accounting standards, industry trends, and best practices; proactively recommend process or system improvements.
• Serve as primary interface with the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors

FP&A (Approximately 20%)

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models and forecasts to support decision-making and long-range planning.
• Support the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, coordinating inputs across functions.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, commercial, and supply chain teams to align financial results with business drivers.

Prerequisites / Previous Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; active CPA license required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm) and/or industry experience in a growing manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, audit processes, and internal controls.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems - NetSuite preferred; experience leading system implementations a plus.
• Proven ability to manage month-end close, prepare accurate financial statements, and streamline accounting processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Self-starter comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment with a “builder” mindset.