Controller Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

A Controller, also known as a Financial Controller, is a senior executive who manages the accounting activities within a company. They oversee all financial functions including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, tax, and treasury. They are responsible for the preparation of financial reports, ensure that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards, and design and monitor internal control systems. Controllers often serve as the chief accounting officer (CAO) and are responsible for the production of financial reports that summarize and forecast the organization's financial position, such as income statements, balance sheets, and analyses of future earnings or expenses.

A Controller should possess a high level of competency in accounting principles and procedures, strong leadership skills, and an ability to manage and oversee a team. They should have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required, with many companies preferring a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Prior to becoming a Controller, a professional may have job roles such as Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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Controller

  • Pomona, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Pomona, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage all aspects of the accounting and financial functions, including month-end close, reconciliations, and audits. - Develop and deliver exceptional reporting, leveraging...

Controller

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Full-cycle accounting experience with full-cycle accounting month end close management and financial reporting....

Operations Controller

  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Leads full month-end closing process, preparing journal entries and supporting schedules as necessary. Leads all external audits, including financial, banking, DCMA, and tax....

Assistant Manager, Private Equity Fund Controller

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 13 days ago

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach...

Cost Controller II

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 14 days ago

COST CONTROLLER II: Provide & update project managers and stakeholders with information, data, & analysis regarding a project's estimated costs, commitments, & budget at all stages of a project utilizing...

Business Controller

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Ensure month-end close tasks are conducted accurately, general accounting functions, balance sheet reconciliations and expense trend analysis....

Corporate Finance Manager

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 15 days ago

executive management with transparent insights and decision support that drive sales and profits higher Consolidate financials across multiple regions and businesses while collaborating with divisional controllers...

Divisional Controller - Property & Casualty

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local...

Plant Controller

  • Corona, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Corona, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Plant Controller Unleash Your Potential....

Controller

  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Coordinate and oversee timely and accurate month-end close process of the finance teams including the uploading of month-end financial data into OneStream....

Controller - Legence

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Key Responsibilities and Requirements: Financial Oversight: Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP....

Regional Controller

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 28 days ago

The Company operates under 5 Regions within the CA market, and each Region-s Associates reports into the Controller....

Credit Manager

  • Diamond Bar, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Become part of the excitement. As a Credit Manager, you will support profit center sales and profitability initiatives through the extension of customer credit and management of accounts...

Controller - Irvine, CA - Full-Time

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

supporting client strategy and best practices Transactional activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable (revenue recognition and billing), and payroll, general accounting, reconciliations, month-end...

Controller - Irvine, CA - Part-Time

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

supporting client strategy and best practices Transactional activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable (revenue recognition and billing), and payroll, general accounting, reconciliations, month-end...

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Salary for Controller Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

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Highest Education Level

Controllers in Costa Mesa, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.9%
Master's Degree
34.1%
Associate's Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Controllers in Costa Mesa, CA
10+ years
24.0%
6-8 years
24.0%
4-6 years
20.0%
8-10 years
16.0%
2-4 years
12.0%
1-2 years
4.0%


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