Temporary ACC Controller

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and execute the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Ensure books and records comply with GAAP and Corporate accounting policies.

Review revenue recognition, including RMA deductions and quarter-end shipment cutoffs.

Prepare and record journal entries for accruals, reserves, deferrals, amortization, and non-routine transactions.

Reconcile all balance sheet accounts, including cash, inventory, WIP, accrued liabilities, reserves, fixed assets/CIP, deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, payroll, and intercompany accounts.

Resolve inventory variances and out-of-balance conditions prior to closing.

Review inventory transactions, calculate WIP and finished goods adjustments, record in-transit inventory, and evaluate slow-moving and obsolete inventory.

Calculate R&D engineering and material costs.

Review fixed asset activity, disposals, and depreciation.

Calculate and record bonus accruals (BIP/EIP) based on corporate guidance.

Maintain and manage the monthly close checklist.

Import trial balance data from Dynamics into Hyperion.

Ensure site-level accounting practices align with corporate accounting policies.

Implement and maintain record retention policies.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning related to financials, headcount, and capital expenditures.

Manage fixed assets, including purchases, depreciation, amortization, and disposals.

Manage California sales and use tax compliance, including accruals and monthly prepayments.

Manage Sonoma County property tax filings, audits, accruals and payments.

Oversee all accounts payable transactions.

Manage accounts receivable activities, including collections, payments, and credit/debit memos.

Manage payroll-related accruals for bi-annual extra payroll.

Manage service contract amortization and terminations.

Oversee site bank account activity, including approved wire transfers, deposits, vendor debits, and corporate card activity.

Prepare for and support internal audits and SOX compliance.

Prepare monthly departmental financial reports and conduct variance analysis.

Partner with department managers to review results and track AOP performance.

Education & Experience

10+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Full ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

Strong experience with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, reserves, and journal entries

Budgeting (AOP), forecasting, margin analysis, and KPI development

Financial statement preparation and variance analysis

GAAP compliance and audit coordination

ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics GP, Oracle, SAGE)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Skills

Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statements

Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to wo...