CooperDouglas · 1 day ago
Controller
Orange County, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$250K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expCooperDouglas is partnering with a publicly traded multi-location consumer brands company to find a forward-thinking Corporate Controller to lead the accounting organization. This role involves overseeing consolidated accounting operations, external reporting, and internal control frameworks while establishing a high-performance culture within the finance function.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Rolla Weed
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a comprehensive accounting team spanning general ledger, technical accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, and equity administration
Direct all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant consolidated financial results supported by meaningful analytics
Design, enhance, and maintain robust internal control structures aligned with SOX requirements, including documentation, implementation, and continuous evaluation
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and SEC team managing all phases of interim and annual audit engagements
Continuously evaluate and optimize accounting policies, processes, and systems with an emphasis on standardization, automation, and scalability
Partner cross-functionally with Technical Accounting, Finance, Tax, Legal, IT, Operations, and Internal Audit to navigate complex business transactions and ensure alignment across functions
Support cash management, strategic initiatives, and special projects in partnership with the CFO and senior leadership team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA is required
Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles
Deep understanding of US GAAP and proven experience operating in a SOX-compliant environment
Demonstrated success managing close and reporting processes in complex, multi-entity public-company
Ability to implement structure, scalability, and operational discipline in high-growth or evolving organizations without compromising agility
Exceptional people leader recognized for developing, motivating, and retaining high-performing teams
Excellent communication and executive presence with the ability to translate technical accounting concepts into business insights
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and hands-on, with the ability to balance strategic oversight and tactical execution
Preferred
A blend of public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and industry experience strongly preferred
NetSuite is a big plus
Benefits
Bonus
Stock
Company
CooperDouglas
At CooperDouglas, we cut through the noise to connect top-tier Accounting & Finance talent with industry-leading companies across Southern California and beyond.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase