Controller at Elevate Specialists LLC – Tustin, California

Job Title: Controller

Salary Range: $150,000-$200,000 (Exempt)

Department: Finance

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Location: Hybrid, Tustin office

Job Summary:

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting (OCBOA) and applicable federal and state laws. This position exercises independent judgment and discretion in managing accounting operations, internal controls, and financial planning in support of organizational objectives.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Develop and improve of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare, review, and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and OCBOA.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax and financial reporting requirements including payroll and sales/use taxes.
• Coordinate and manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory examinations.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures consistent with regulatory requirements.
• Review account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Monitor cash flow, reserves, and working capital.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Design, implement, and monitor internal control systems to safeguard company assets.
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Design and implement proper segregation of duties and fraud-prevention practices.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes.
• Analyze variances and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
• Support long-term financial planning, scenario analysis, and strategic initiatives.

Leadership & Independent Judgment

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate accounting staff.
• Exercise independent discretion on significant accounting matters
• Collaborate with outside services to improve and maintain accounting and finance functions, including the Company’s independent accountants, tax advisors and consultants.
• Partner with department leaders to provide financial guidance and decision support including improving internal processes and implementing internal controls.
• Seek technology (e.g., new accounting and reporting systems, AI reconciliation process, etc.) improvements surrounding accounting and finance processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA certification required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the health and dental industries.
• Experience in multi-entities & subsidiaries structure organizations.
• Experience with employment-related accounting requirements and multi-state operations.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/ OCBOA and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online systems and advanced Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• High ethical standards.

Benefits:

• PTO Accrual
• Sick Time Accrual, with rollover.
• Full benefits eligibility after 60 days (Medical, Dental, Vision, & other Voluntary Benefit options)
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Holidays