Controller

NOW CFO is partnering with a growing, entrepreneurial organization in the automotive space to identify a hands-on Controller to join their leadership team. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity on our clients team.

This is an onsite role supporting a multi-entity business with strong growth potential and high visibility across operations and leadership.

Location: Onsite and In-Office in Torrance, CA

Compensation: $135k-$150k

Position Overview

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations while helping build scalable processes and systems to support continued growth. This individual will work closely with executive leadership and play a key role in financial reporting, forecasting, and operational integration.

This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented accounting leader who enjoys being “in the weeds” while also thinking strategically.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement accounting processes, procedures, and SOPs

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity

• Manage multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions

• Support system and process integrations (CRM/ERP and related tools)

• Partner with leadership on forecasting, cash flow, and financial visibility

• Coordinate sales tax filings and audit support

• Handle ad hoc financial projects and special initiatives

• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation

• Support and mentor accounting staff

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 5+ years of controllership or senior accounting leadership experience

• Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-entity structures

• Strong background in building processes and improving efficiencies

• Experience working with complex operations

• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused

• Proficiency with modern accounting systems (QuickBooks Online)

• Exposure to small business or family-owned environments

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with executive teams, boards, or investors

• Strong judgment around confidentiality and sensitive information

Culture & Work Environment

• Entrepreneurial, growth-oriented organization

• Fast-paced and dynamic environment

• High accountability and ownership mindset

• Collaborative and supportive leadership team

• Opportunity to help build and shape long-term processes

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary $135k-$150k, PTO, 401k and a comprehensive benefits program.

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