Advantage Technical · 11 hours ago
Controller (CPA)
Costa Mesa, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expAdvantage Technical is a fast-growing wellness brand seeking to hire a Corporate Controller. The Controller will oversee the company’s accounting operations, financial controls, and reporting accuracy, playing a critical role in cash flow visibility, compliance, and executive decision support.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Steve Kowaleski
Responsibilities
Own the full accounting function, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close across all entities
Review and approve account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules
Maintain and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
Provide variance analysis and financial insights to executive leadership
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
Ensure financial data is accurate, consistent, and decision-ready
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California requirements
Oversee sales/use tax, payroll tax, and multi-state compliance coordination
Partner with external tax advisors, auditors, and accounting firms
Prepare audit schedules and documentation; support audits and regulatory reviews
Oversee payroll accounting, reconciliations, and accruals in coordination with Payroll and HR teams
Ensure proper accounting for benefits, workers’ compensation, and employer taxes
Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, and eliminations across entities
Own accounting systems and workflows (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar)
Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable accounting processes
Strengthen internal controls to support growth, audit readiness, and risk mitigation
Ensure documentation and SOPs are maintained and followed
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff
Partner with HR, Operations, Legal, and Executive teams to align financial practices with business needs
Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for leadership
Qualification
Required
CPA or CMA designation
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller Assistant Controller responsibilities
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience managing month-end close and multi-entity accounting
Prior experience in multi-state, high-growth, or regulated environments
Preferred
Experience supporting audits and working with external accounting firms
Experience In Cannabis, Hemp, CPG, Or Other Regulated Industries
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement and savings plans
Paid holidays and time off
Supplemental insurance
Additional wellness or incentive programs
Company
Advantage Technical
Advantage Technical aligns people and companies to create opportunity.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase