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Controller

Fresno, CA 93720

Posted: 11/06/2025 Category: Controller Job Number: 40876 Approx. Rate per Hour (negotiable): 145,000 Branch: Fresno Office Industry: Manufacturing - General

Job Description


Controller (manage a team of 5 employees)
Southwest Fresno Area | Full-Time | Onsite

We are seeking an experienced Controller with a strong background in manufacturing accounting to lead financial operations for a well-established division. This role is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, cost analysis, and providing strategic financial guidance to leadership. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and confident managing a small accounting team in a fast-paced operational environment.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $130,000 – $145,000 / year (based on experience)

  • Medical, dental & vision insurance

  • 401(k) with employer contribution

  • Paid holidays, vacation & sick leave

  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

  • Additional voluntary benefits available (including pet insurance)

Key Responsibilities

  • Compile, review, and submit timely financial, operational, and statistical reporting to Division and Corporate leadership.

  • Lead month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy across all accounting functions.

  • Prepare pricing models, cost analysis, forecasts, and financial projections to support business decisions.

  • Conduct monthly departmental financial review meetings, explaining variances and cost allocations.

  • Develop and manage the annual budget for the division.

  • Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and license requirements.

  • Oversee payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory accounting workflows.

  • Perform and review journal entries, reconciliations, and complete financial statements.

  • Supervise, coach, and evaluate accounting team performance.

  • Serve as a financial advisor to the Division General Manager and collaborate closely with Corporate Accounting leadership.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; Accounting or Finance preferred.

  • Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller-level duties in manufacturing.

  • Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing accounting staff.

  • Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Able to manage multiple deadlines and shift priorities as needed.

  • Travel is minimal (less than 5%).

About the Company
For more than 80 years, this organization has served customers nationwide with reliable, sustainable manufacturing solutions. The company maintains long-term growth by valuing quality, integrity, and employee development.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Rebecca Kirkman
President

Rebecca Kirkman is the President and founder of Hire Up Staffing and Hire Up Healthcare. She works hard daily to support our teams with the necessary training and vision in order to elevate our company to being an industry leader for staffing. What people don't know is she started the company when she was 28 years old, with already 5 years of successful staffing experience with a major name in the industry. She has helped countless people and has a true knack for intuitively being able to match people with their best path, whether it be a new job or considering to add to your team. She teaches the team those strategies and pushes everyone to get out of their comfort zone and elevate the way that they think so that they too can reach higher boundaries, then push past those as well!

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