Corporate Controller / Finance Manager

Location: Cerritos, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Salary Range: $130,000-$160,000 annually (DOE)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Finance Manager / Corporate Controller to oversee financial operations, cash flow management, financial planning, and reporting across multiple business entities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate finance, accounting oversight, and multi-entity financial management, with the ability to independently evaluate financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership.

This role requires a hands-on finance professional who can balance high-level financial planning with day-to-day financial operations as needed. The selected candidate will also collaborate with accounting personnel and participate in improving financial processes, reporting systems, and potential ERP implementations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Strategic Planning

• Oversee financial operations and performance across multiple business entities.

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.

• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to executive leadership.

• Monitor financial performance, identify potential risks, and recommend corrective actions.

• Support long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Establish and improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage and monitor cash flow across multiple business entities to ensure financial stability and sufficient liquidity.

• Develop cash flow forecasts and monitor short-term and long-term funding requirements.

• Evaluate cash positions and recommend strategies to optimize working capital.

• Coordinate cash management activities across affiliated entities.

• Identify potential financial risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements and management reports.

• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and financial trends across multiple business entities.

• Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.

• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support management decisions.

• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, consistent, timely, and transparent.

• Present financial results and recommendations to executive leadership.

Multi-Entity Financial Operations

• Manage and coordinate financial activities across multiple affiliated companies.

• Monitor financial performance and cash requirements at both the individual entity and organizational levels.

• Support intercompany financial coordination, transactions, and reporting.

• Establish standardized financial reporting processes and internal controls across business entities.

• Collaborate with management and accounting personnel to improve financial efficiency and consistency.

Accounting Oversight & Internal Controls

• Supervise and provide guidance to accounting personnel across the organization.

• Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial close processes.

• Review financial records and accounting reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Assist with accounting activities and financial reporting as needed.

• Maintain and improve internal controls, financial policies, and accounting procedures.

• Coordinate with external accountants, tax professionals, auditors, and other financial service providers as needed.

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.

ERP & Financial Systems Improvement

• Participate in evaluating, selecting, and implementing ERP and financial management systems.

• Collaborate with executive leadership, accounting teams, IT personnel, and external consultants to identify system requirements.

• Support financial data integration and reporting across multiple business entities.

• Identify opportunities to automate financial processes and improve operational efficiency.

• Improve financial reporting accuracy, data transparency, and system utilization.

• Assist in developing scalable financial systems and processes to support organizational growth.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial management, or a related field.

• Experience in a Finance Manager, Controller, or comparable financial leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.

• Experience overseeing accounting operations and coordinating with accounting personnel.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify financial issues and recommend effective solutions.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly when reporting financial information to executive leadership.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of financial responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing financial operations across multiple business entities or subsidiaries.

• Previous experience as a Corporate Controller, Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Director of Finance.

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or organizations with diverse business operations.

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar financial management platforms.

• Experience supporting ERP implementation, financial system integration, or process improvement projects.

• Experience with intercompany transactions, consolidated financial reporting, and multi-entity cash management.

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional credentials are a plus.

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