Controller Jobs in California

Establish and manage financial reporting, analysis, and policy. Controllers are the lead accounting employees in a company. They collect, verify, and interpret reports or statements submitted by support staff; maintain important department records; prepare special reports on request; and create/adapt internal financial controls as necessary. They also ensure that the organization meets federal, state, and local compliance laws.

Controllers are responsible for reporting to upper-level executives regarding the company’s annual budget, overall financial state, and financial alignment with operations. They provide input on large-scale company decisions and may collaborate with external accounting personnel.

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Automotive Controller - Beverly Hills BMW

  • Sonic Automotive, Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
Ensure timely completion of all financial statements, monthly work papers and reports. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and clear reconciling items every month....

Financial Controller

  • DECATHLON
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago
Job Description As a Financial Controller, you will work as a business partner with our business unit leaders to find efficiencies and streamline operations....

Controller Needed - Costa Mesa, CA

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 10 hours ago
Controller Responsibilities: Problem solve and create new processes Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and procedures Improve accounting processes Train accounting staff Controller...

Corporate Controller

  • Aston Carter
  • Irvine, CA
  • 14 hours ago
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems Knowledge...

CONTROLLER, Construction

  • Ethan Conrad Properties
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 12 hours ago
General Ledger Maintain chart of accounts. Maintain general ledger balances by verifying, and posting monthly journal entries....

Controller Organization Rotational Program, Associate Analyst

  • Pg U0026E Corporation
  • Benicia, CA
  • 2 days ago
Month end closing process includes monthly close coordination; preparation and recording of accounting transactions to the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and Regulatory accounting....

Controller Organization Rotational Program, Associate Analyst

  • Pg U0026E Corporation
  • Kentfield, CA
  • 2 days ago
Month end closing process includes monthly close coordination; preparation and recording of accounting transactions to the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and Regulatory accounting....

Corporate Controller

  • SquarePeg
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 13 hours ago
Preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and reports, as well as reviewing journal entries and account reconciliation. Monitoring closing processes, billing, invoicing, expenses, and reimbursements....

Controller

  • Gothic Landscape Incorporated
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 2 days ago
Maintain balance sheet reconciliation schedules in a form satisfactory to the Company's external CPA. Ensure accuracy of subcontractor contractors and invoices. Manages local accounting staff....

Plant Controller

  • Century Group
  • Ontario, CA
  • 1 day ago
completion and reporting of the weekly and monthly financial related schedules, key performance indicators and supporting analytical schedules to corporate and plant management Prepare weekly and monthly reconciliations...

Controller

  • Absolute Limited
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
Run the monthly/quarterly close process globally, ensuring all results, including balance sheets, income statements & cash flows are posted, consolidated and fully analyzed for reporting to Executive...

Controller - Plant

  • Packaging Corporation of America
  • Kingsburg, CA
  • 2 days ago
Manage the profit forecasting, annual budgeting and month-end closing processes for the plants. Prepare financial analysis and scenarios as requested....

Vice President for Finance and Controller

  • Loyola Marymount University
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
Oversees external audits and preparation of annual financial statements and other financial compliance reports....

Corporate Controller

  • Spiraledge, Inc
  • Campbell, CA
  • 1 day ago
What you will do Lead and direct the monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and...

Hyundai Controller

  • Cardinale Group
  • West Covina, CA
  • 9 hours ago
Dealership Controller needed for the Greater LA area! Come join a WINNING team in the auto industry! Prominent, values-centered organization seeks experienced DEALERSHIP CONTROLLER....

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Salary for Controller Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Controllers in California offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (52.0%)
  • Master's Degree (33.7%)
  • Associate's Degree (4.6%)
  • High School or GED (4.3%)
  • 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 California
  • 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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