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Controller (Remote)

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Posted: 02/04/2026 Job Titles: ACCT - Controller Job Number: 5683 Pay Rate: 150,000

Job Description

Position Title: Corporate Controller
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: VP of Accounting and Administration / CFO
Location: Remote (West Coast)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $130,000 - $145,000
Position Summary
A fast-growing, private equity-backed, multi-location services organization is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Controller to lead the accounting function. The company generates $100M+ in annual revenue and operates across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will bring deep services-industry experience, a strong audit background, and a proven ability to scale accounting operations. This role is well-suited for a leader who has built internal controls and materially improved the speed and accuracy of the financial close process.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead accounting operations including general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and intercompany transactions
  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple locations/service lines, with emphasis on improving close speed and accuracy
  • Maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts and ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled timely
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance frameworks to support a scalable, audit-ready environment
  • Standardize and optimize the accounts receivable process across all operating locations
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Oversee external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings
  • Support M&A activity (e.g., due diligence support, integration planning, purchase accounting)
  • Optimize ERP systems and related financial technologies to support scalability
  • Build, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team
  • Partner with FP&A and operational leaders on monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting questions
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
  • Experience in a private equity-backed services organization with $100M+ in revenue
  • Strong audit background (Big 4 or large regional firm preferred)
  • Demonstrated success designing and implementing internal control frameworks in a distributed/multi-site environment
  • Proven track record improving the financial close calendar and reducing close cycle times
  • Expertise in multi-entity consolidation, intercompany accounting, and services-based revenue recognition (including percentage-of-completion where applicable)
  • ERP experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or comparable platform)
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization, and deadline management skills
Preferred Skills
  • Familiarity with ASC 606 and other services-related accounting standards
  • Experience implementing process improvements that reduce close time without weakening controls
  • M&A integration and purchase accounting experience
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment

Job Requirements

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Meet Your Recruiter

Brandon Barrett, MBA
Manager, Executive Search

With deep roots in the Southern California business community and nearly 15 years’ experience recruiting finance and accounting professionals, Brandon Barrett is a trusted partner to Alliance Resource Group’s clients and candidates. Using his extensive network in Orange County and Los Angeles, Brandon specializes in helping companies source truly remarkable talent with the specific skills and characteristics required to excel in their particular industry and role. Brandon has an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Chapman University. He is a current board member of the Association for Corporate Growth of Orange County and a former member of Chapman University’s Career Development Board.

 A local restaurant aficionado, Brandon knows all the best hot spots in Orange County. He also enjoys flexing his own culinary chops in the kitchen when entertaining family and friends.

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