Controller

TGG Accounting•Hanford, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller will serve as a strategic business partner to the President and ownership, providing financial insight to support company growth and operational improvement. The role involves turning financial and operational data—including information about margins, costs, and potential deals—into recommendations that improve business results. The position offers a potential path to CFO for a candidate who demonstrates strategic capability. The Controller owns the accounting and financial reporting functions, including close processes, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, audit coordination, and preparation of annual tax packages for the CPA. The role also leads HR and administrative functions, and works with dispatch and safety personnel on safety protocols and compliance across multiple yard operations. This position is onsite in Hanford, California, and is open to local candidates only.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive finance leadership experience.
Strong financial acumen and ability to connect data to decisions.
Strong leadership and team-building skills, including the ability to mentor and challenge the current team.
Comfort working across both strategic and hands-on responsibilities.
Experience managing bank relationships and financial compliance.
Excellent communication and business partnering skills.
Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Local candidates only.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a mid-sized company, preferably with revenue of $25 million–$250 million.
Background in wholesale distribution, agriculture, blending/manufacturing, or a similar supply-chain-heavy industry.
CPA and/or MBA.
Experience with inventory, logistics, or transloading operations.
Cost accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

Advise the President and ownership on financial, operational, and growth initiatives, including pricing, margin management, and cost control.
Evaluate business deals, new site expansions, and yard utilization strategies.
Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews and forecasting discussions.
Own financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, and provide accurate, timely financials to internal stakeholders and banks for debt compliance.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning, and improve reporting and operational efficiency.
Manage the year-end audit and prepare annual tax packages for the CPA.
Manage the full accounting function, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and inventory.
Build the team’s ability to analyze financial statements, in addition to preparing them.
Lead HR and administrative functions.
Work with dispatch and safety personnel to oversee safety protocols across multiple yard operations and ensure regulatory and operational compliance.