Corporate Controller / Finance Manager

SBT Global • Cerritos, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Manager / Corporate Controller oversees financial operations, cash flow management, financial planning, and reporting across multiple business entities. This hands-on finance leader independently evaluates financial performance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and provides strategic guidance to executive leadership while balancing financial planning with day-to-day operations. The role also collaborates with accounting personnel to improve financial processes and reporting systems, and may participate in ERP implementation efforts.

Responsibilities include financial strategy and planning; cash flow and treasury management; financial reporting and analysis; coordination of multi-entity financial operations; accounting oversight and internal controls; and evaluation and improvement of ERP and financial management systems. The position works with executive leadership, accounting personnel, IT, external consultants, accountants, tax professionals, auditors, and other financial service providers as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial management, or a related field.
• Experience in a Finance Manager, Controller, or comparable financial leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience overseeing accounting operations and coordinating with accounting personnel.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify financial issues and recommend solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly for reporting financial information to executive leadership.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of financial responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing financial operations across multiple business entities or subsidiaries.
• Previous experience as a Corporate Controller, Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Director of Finance.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or organizations with diverse business operations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting ERP implementation, financial system integration, or process improvement projects.
• Experience with intercompany transactions, consolidated financial reporting, and multi-entity cash management.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional credentials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and performance across multiple business entities.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that support business growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Monitor financial performance, identify potential risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Establish and improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage and monitor cash flow across entities, develop cash flow forecasts, and monitor funding requirements.
• Evaluate cash positions and recommend working-capital strategies; coordinate cash management across affiliated entities.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and financial trends; prepare forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs, and present results and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Coordinate financial activities across affiliated companies, including intercompany coordination, transactions, and reporting.
• Establish standardized financial reporting processes and internal controls across business entities.
• Supervise and guide accounting personnel and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
• Review financial records and accounting reports for accuracy and completeness, and assist with accounting and reporting activities as needed.
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax professionals, auditors, and other financial service providers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Participate in evaluating, selecting, and implementing ERP and financial management systems.
• Collaborate with leadership, accounting teams, IT personnel, and consultants to identify system requirements.
• Support financial data integration and reporting across entities, identify process automation opportunities, and improve system utilization and reporting accuracy.
• Help develop scalable financial systems and processes to support organizational growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior