Financial Controller

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, managing budgeting and forecasting processes, and leading a team of finance professionals.

As the Financial Controller, you will report directly to the CEO and play a key role in supporting executive decision-making through accurate and timely financial insights. You will lead a team of four direct reports (10 total in the department) and work cross-functionally with leaders in operations, sales, and service to align financial goals with business strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects the essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with operations, sales, and service teams to align financial goals with business strategy.
• Support capital investment decisions and evaluate ROI on major equipment purchases and service expansions.
• Proven dynamic leadership and ability to motivate a passionate team.
• Demonstrate our values in all aspects of leadership and day-to-day operations.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and developing accounting team members.
• Manage work processes to ensure a balanced workload, adequate back up, and coverage.
• Maintain a team culture and cultivate effective workplace communication and transparency.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage financial reporting for multiple locations across California.
• Manage cash flow and working capital to ensure adequate liquidity for current and future operations.
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead sales tax and regulatory reporting.

Accounting Operations

• Supervise AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, and revenue recognition for both wholesale and service divisions.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Provide variance analysis and financial insights to support operational and strategic decisions.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Enhance ERP systems and financial tools to support high transaction volumes and inventory tracking.
• Drive automation and process improvements across finance functions.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
• Minimum 10 years progressively responsible accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller role
• External audit and applicable GAAP experience
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of inventory management, cost accounting, and multi-location financial operations
• Proven project management skills with ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience with mid to large level ERP (e.g. NetSuite, Sage, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to act in a way that is consistent with our values
• The ability to work at a branch office daily, if qualified for hybrid work-from-home status, then the ability to work independently at a home office that has high speed internet, with minimal to no distractions during work hours (7:30-4:30).
• Qualified background check and drug screening.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Position operates in a professional office environment with the requirement to visit and walk around a warehouse with fluctuating temperatures.  
• Spend most days seated at a desk, working at a computer terminal to input data, handle phone calls, and exchange electronic messages.
• Use the computer as a telephone, messenger, and work tool, so expect to wear a headset and use both a keyboard and mouse frequently throughout the day. 
• Regularly sit, stand, and walk for long and short distances. 
• Hear with or without correction to be able to interpret and receive information and directions. 
• Communicate, verbally and in written form, regularly to describe and explain detailed, important, and accurate instructions internally and directly with customers.
• Occasionally lift and/or move material up to 25 lbs. 
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• Noise level is usually moderate. 

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.   

The policy of RJMS Corporation is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with the law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. RJMS CORPORATION is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.