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Controller

Anaheim, CA 92806

Posted: 05/27/2026 Job Titles: ACCT - Controller Job Number: 5780 Pay Rate: 160,000

Job Description

Controller
Multi-Location Retail Automotive & Warehouse/Distribution

Alliance Resource Group is hiring for a Controller on behalf of a growing, multi-location retail organization operating within the automotive and warehouse/distribution space.

We are seeking a highly engaged, hands-on Controller who is comfortable being deeply embedded in the business, driving financial discipline, improving accounting operations, and supporting long-term scalability. This is not a passive or purely strategic leadership role — the ideal candidate is an operator, builder, and problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
About the Role
The Controller will oversee all core accounting functions while partnering closely with executive leadership and operations teams to improve visibility, profitability, and process efficiency across multiple locations.

This role requires someone who is highly detail-oriented, execution-focused, and capable of balancing day-to-day accounting leadership with process improvement initiatives and systems optimization.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the month-end close process and oversee all financial reporting
  • Ensure accuracy of the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statements
  • Oversee daily accounting operations including AP, AR, fixed assets, and related functions
  • Maintain strong internal controls and support audit readiness
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  • Partner with operations teams to improve store-level profitability and performance metrics
  • Analyze labor costs, margins, and operational financial drivers across locations
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, systems, and reporting efficiency
  • Lead accounting process improvements and support ERP/system upgrades or implementations
  • Help establish scalable accounting infrastructure aligned with organizational growth
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university required
  • 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar accounting leadership role
  • Strong hands-on experience managing:
    • Month-end close
    • Financial reporting
    • General ledger management
    • Complex reconciliations
  • Experience in multi-location, high-transaction environments required
  • Retail, automotive, warehouse/distribution, or service industry experience strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
  • Experience partnering directly with operations teams on profitability analysis and financial performance
  • Hands-on experience improving accounting workflows, systems, or ERP implementations
  • Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams
Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • Experience managing multi-entity structures and intercompany accounting
  • Experience standardizing accounting processes across decentralized locations
  • Exposure to audit environments or advisory board reporting
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is:
  • A builder and operator, not just a delegator
  • Execution-oriented and highly accountable
  • Comfortable rolling up their sleeves and solving problems directly
  • Practical, process-driven, and operationally minded
  • Strong at balancing accounting accuracy with business partnership
  • Comfortable working on-site and embedded with leadership and operations teams
Work Environment
This is a fully on-site position (5 days per week).

The organization values collaboration, accessibility, accountability, and a strong in-office culture. Candidates must be comfortable operating in a highly engaged, team-oriented 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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