Overview
Controller Jobs in Pasadena, CA at Robert Half
Title: Controller
Company: Robert Half
Location: Pasadena, CA
Corporate Controller
The Corporate Controller serves as the enterprise controllership leader for a high-growth consumer products company in the food and beverage space. This role is responsible for end-to-end accounting operations, financial controls, statutory reporting, and balance sheet integrity, while building a scalable, best-in-class governance framework to support continued growth and increasing complexity.
Reporting to the CFO, the Controller is both a hands-on leader and a strategic partner—setting high standards, enabling speed with rigor, and translating accounting outcomes into clear business insights. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, builds strong teams, and brings a value creation mindset to controllership.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee global accounting operations, including general ledger, close, consolidation, and financial statement preparation
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing controllership organization with clear accountability and depth
Establish and continuously enhance accounting policies, standards, and operating cadence
Partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership on accounting decisions, risk management, and financial governance
Deliver timely, accurate, and complete monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Own balance sheet integrity, including reserves, accruals, and complex accounting areas
Develop cash flow forecasting and provide insights into working capital optimization
Translate financial results into actionable insights for business stakeholders
Design and maintain a robust internal control framework that is scalable and SOX-ready
Lead coordination with external auditors and drive strong audit outcomes
Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, regulatory, and insurance requirements
Serve as a key leader in financial risk management
Drive continuous improvement across close, reporting, and reconciliation processes
Lead automation and standardization initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy
Oversee ERP and accounting systems, including enhancements, integrations, and data integrity
Establish a consistent and reliable “single source of truth” across financial systems
Lead accounting for acquisitions, integrations, restructurings, and new business initiatives
Support cross-functional transformation efforts across Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations
Bring best practices and benchmarking insights from leading consumer products organizations
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience in a Controller or similar role
Background in consumer products, food & beverage, or related industries
Experience in high-growth, scaled environments
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Hands-on experience with ERP systems; prior implementation or transformation experience preferred
Proven ability to lead teams through growth, change, and increasing complexity
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