Controller

The executive search firm of Saenger Associates is searching for a Controller for a prestigious Southern California client. Our client is a long-time leader in the $500M range of revenue – multiple locations – multiple lines of business.

Description: The Controller, reporting directly to the CFO, will provide strategic direction to strengthen and scale accounting operations to support business growth and strategies. Provide inspired leadership to the Company & Controller team. Serve as a contributing member to the senior management staff.

Key Responsibilities: • Full scope of responsibilities and accountabilities of a Controller. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or public administration; CPA required; MBA a big plus. • Previous experience managing Controller’s function for a division or company with $500M in annual revenue and 1,000 employees. • 15 years in accounting/fiscal management of either a profit or nonprofit organization. • Past success facilitating organizational scale and development within a growing and evolving organization. • Previous experience with M&A and integration activities – a big plus. • Prefer experience with Workday knowledge and system implementations. • Experience partnering with IT staff to manage critical financial management systems. • Skills as a change leader and ability to positively influence peers and external stakeholders. • Oversee all accounts, and ledgers, ensuring compliance with appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regulatory requirements and Office of Management and Budget audit requirements. • Must be a strong team player and have the potential to assume more responsibilities. Compensation: very competitive package with base salary in the $200K range, plus bonus; and progressive benefits.

Prefer local candidates VS relocation. Please email resume to smckinneysaengerassociates.com