Top Controller Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Lead the global accounting function and team of approximately seven, overseeing close, general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, treasury, revenue recognition, equity compensation, controls, audits, tax coordination, and international compliance. Improve close timelines and reconciliation quality, author technical accounting memos, maintain audit-ready books, and drive automation across NetSuite and connected finance systems. Partner with senior stakeholders across the company while scaling accounting operations for a remote-first, multi-currency subscription business.

The Controller will oversee accounting operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while mentoring the team and developing policies for growth.

Leads accounting advisory engagements for commercial and private-equity-backed companies, overseeing operational accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, controllership, SEC filings, IPO readiness, technical accounting, systems implementation, and finance transformation. Manages client relationships, proposals, budgets, staffing, business development, and practice growth across the West Coast while mentoring teams and implementing AI-enabled solutions.

Own accounting for Moon and sister company: lead monthly close, AP/AR, payroll, intercompany/platform billing, build SOC 2–ready processes and controls, automate on Ramp and QuickBooks, and help lead NetSuite migration.

Provide operational accounting and financial reporting support including month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, SEC and regulatory reporting, budgeting/forecasting, internal controls, and audit support. Lead finance transformation and ERP implementations, apply AI/automation to streamline processes, support transaction accounting (M&A/IPO readiness), and communicate recommendations to clients while managing project workstreams and timelines.

Serve as a client-facing accounting advisor leading controllership and close process improvements, financial reporting (including SEC filings), system implementations, FP&A support, audit readiness, and team mentorship. Drive automation/AI initiatives, liaise with business and IT teams, and support PE-backed and growth company clients across industries.

Lead accounting operations for a construction company: produce financial reports, balance sheets, income statements, P&Ls; run payroll; manage liens and bonding; maintain accounting records, controls, and budgets to ensure accurate, compliant financial reporting.

Lead client-facing accounting teams for VC/PE funds: manage client relationships, drive month-end close, reconcile banking and investments, prepare quarterly financial statements, maintain investment database, produce investor communications, manage audits and tax work, and mentor staff while ensuring US GAAP partnership accounting and waterfall allocations are accurate.

Leads the accounting organization and owns accurate, timely financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, audit readiness, internal controls, AP and cash operations. The Controller develops managers, strengthens accountability, documents processes, resolves recurring issues, supports ERP and automation improvements, and builds a scalable accounting operating model. This role partners with the CFO, auditors, finance, tax, payroll, operations, IT, executives, lenders, and private equity stakeholders.

Lead accounting and finance operations for a mission-driven nonprofit including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, grants, reporting, budgeting, audits, cash forecasting, treasury, and internal controls. Supervise and develop the accounting team, drive process improvements, support executive leadership and board reporting, and ensure GAAP compliance.

Lead firmwide accounting operations including AP, billing, collections, payroll, cash receipts, GL, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, dashboards, compliance, audits, process improvements, system enhancements, and a large accounting team while partnering with executive leadership to support strategic growth.

Lead accounting advisory engagements delivering operational accounting, financial reporting, close optimization, ERP and cloud finance implementations, and transformation initiatives. Manage month-end close, reconciliations, SEC/reporting support, internal controls, AI/automation adoption, client communications, project delivery, and mentor team members.

Own LanceDB’s accounting function, including daily accounting operations, financial close, reporting, financial systems, tax, compliance, and controls. Build scalable accounting infrastructure for growth, fundraising, audits, and international expansion. Partner with executives and cross-functional leaders to provide actionable financial insight. Hire and lead the accounting team, manage outsourced accounting support, and establish processes and systems for a growing technology company.

Lead accounting and finance for a multi-tenant food hall and restaurant portfolio: build accounting systems, controls, reconciliations, settlements, month/year-end close, reporting, margins and inventory accounting, partner with operations and FP&A, and lead a hospitality-focused accounting team through pre-opening and scaling.

Own and scale the global accounting function for a rapidly growing SaaS/HaaS company. Lead financial reporting, audits, internal controls, revenue recognition, multi-entity consolidation, international tax, treasury, cash management, ERP implementation, risk management, and financial planning. Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive team while building a high-performing international accounting organization and supporting board reporting, investor relations, and global expansion.

Serve as a fractional controller for up to 45 solo law firm clients: lead monthly financial analysis calls, teach and implement financial reports, build KPIs/dashboards, coach clients to act on insights, facilitate group webinars, maintain client notes, contribute knowledge content, and support cross-functional advisory tasks.

Lead accounting operations and financial controls for a fast-moving studio: manage GL, AP/AR, payroll reconciliations, month-end close, financial statements, cash forecasting, production finance reporting, systems integrity, internal controls, audits, and develop the accounting team to ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial information.

Manage relationships with multiple venture capital and private equity clients while overseeing accounting workflows, reconciliations, journal entries, general ledgers, month-end close, investment records, financial statements, audits, and tax coordination. Review junior team members’ work, delegate tasks, provide coaching, and support complex accounting matters involving US GAAP, partnership accounting, and allocation waterfalls. Use Xero, FundPanel, and Excel to deliver accurate client reporting and investor correspondence.

The Plant Controller oversees financial governance, manages financial reporting, ensures compliance with SOX, and collaborates with operational teams to drive performance improvements and budgeting.

Owns monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; GAAP-compliant reporting; revenue recognition; AP and AR; tax compliance; audits; internal controls; and accounting systems. The role builds scalable financial infrastructure, automates workflows using AI, selects finance tools, supports audit readiness, and develops the accounting team in a high-growth SaaS environment.

Lead accounting and financial operations for a large nonprofit, overseeing general ledger, reporting, FP&A, audits, compliance, ERP improvements, and a 12-person finance team while partnering with executive leadership and the Board.

The Controller manages the accounting function, ensuring compliance, financial reporting, and internal controls while leading a high-performing team. This role requires strategic oversight and expert knowledge in U.S. GAAP and financial systems.

The Controller will lead the transition from cash basis to accrual accounting, manage financial audits, and oversee the migration to NetSuite. Responsibilities include maintaining financial statements, building internal controls, and improving processes.

Lead US accounting operations and month-end close, build accounting infrastructure for IPO readiness, implement internal controls and GAAP-compliant reporting, manage and mentor accountants, champion automation and SQL-driven workflows, and liaise with auditors, regulators, and investors.

Support the Business Unit Controller in accounting and FP&A: prepare monthly management reporting, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, SOX compliance and audits, analyze P&L and balance sheet drivers, manage transactional flows (O2C, P2P, MTO), and lead process improvements and staff development.