Controller / Accounting Manager
$90,000
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Flexible)
Benefits: 100% Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for You and Your Family
Eligibility: Local Candidates Only | Must Have Valid U.S. Work Authorization
About the Company
A long-standing, family-owned food manufacturing business in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Controller to join its leadership team. The company has been producing high-quality products for over a century and remains dedicated to its core values - taking care of people, maintaining product excellence, and doing things the right way.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a stable, family-oriented environment that values both growth and tradition.
Why You'll Love Working Here
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Full Benefits, Fully Paid: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
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Regular Bonuses: Discretionary bonuses issued by ownership based on company performance and employee contribution.
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Retirement Contributions: 12% annual salary contribution toward retirement-no match required.
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Flexible Hours: Core hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with flexibility for work/life balance.
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Supportive Environment: A close-knit team with a family-style culture and minimal bureaucracy.
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Room to Grow: Opportunities for professional development as the company continues to expand.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare and review financial statements
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Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts
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Develop and manage the chart of accounts
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Perform cost accounting and allocate manufacturing overhead in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
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Oversee payroll processing via ADP Workforce Now, including exports to NAV
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Manage accounts payable and receivable; follow up on overdue accounts
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Perform bank reconciliations and adjusting journal entries
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Maintain fixed asset records
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Supervise accounting staff and ensure timely completion of tasks
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Oversee tax compliance and ensure all filings are current
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Coordinate audits (year-end, sales tax, workers' compensation, property tax)
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Maintain vendor and customer relationships
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Ensure compliance with government reporting requirements (sales tax, property tax, city business tax, etc.)
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Collaborate with external CPA on tax filings and other accounting issues
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Lead or assist with special projects such as software issues, insurance claims, and cost reduction initiatives
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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3-5+ years of accounting or finance experience
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Strong knowledge of GAAP
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Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) and ADP Workforce Now preferred
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Highly detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated
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Experience in food manufacturing or small business environments a plus
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Must be based in the Los Angeles area
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Must have valid U.S. work authorization
Compensation & Benefits
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Regular discretionary bonuses
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100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
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12% annual salary contribution toward retirement
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Paid time off and holidays
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Flexible, family-friendly culture
Interested in being considered? Apply directly or email Melissa at m.epstein@nigelfrank.com
