Corporate Controller / Finance Manager
SBT Global, Inc. · Cerritos, California, United States
Location: Cerritos, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Salary Range: $130,000–$160,000 annually (DOE)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Finance Manager / Corporate Controller to oversee financial operations, cash flow management, financial planning, and reporting across multiple business entities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate finance, accounting oversight, and multi-entity financial management, with the ability to independently evaluate financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership.
This role requires a hands-on finance professional who can balance high-level financial planning with day-to-day financial operations as needed. The selected candidate will also collaborate with accounting personnel and participate in improving financial processes, reporting systems, and potential ERP implementations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Strategic Planning
- Oversee financial operations and performance across multiple business entities.
- Develop and implement financial strategies to 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.
Cash Flow & Treasury Management
- Manage and monitor cash flow across multiple business entities to ensure financial stability and sufficient liquidity.
- Develop cash flow forecasts and monitor short-term and long-term funding requirements.
- Evaluate cash positions and recommend strategies to optimize working capital.
- Coordinate cash management activities across affiliated entities.
- Identify potential financial risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements and management reports.
- Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and financial trends across multiple business entities.
- Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
- Develop financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support management decisions.
- Ensure financial reporting is accurate, consistent, timely, and transparent.
- Present financial results and recommendations to executive leadership.
Multi-Entity Financial Operations
- Manage and coordinate financial activities across multiple affiliated companies.
- Monitor financial performance and cash requirements at both the individual entity and organizational levels.
- Support intercompany financial coordination, transactions, and reporting.
- Establish standardized financial reporting processes and internal controls across business entities.
- Collaborate with management and accounting personnel to improve financial efficiency and consistency.
Accounting Oversight & Internal Controls
- Supervise and provide guidance to accounting personnel across the organization.
- Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
- Review financial records and accounting reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with accounting activities and financial reporting as needed.
- Maintain and improve internal controls, financial policies, and accounting procedures.
- Coordinate with external accountants, tax professionals, auditors, and other financial service providers as needed.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
ERP & Financial Systems Improvement
- Participate in evaluating, selecting, and implementing ERP and financial management systems.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, accounting teams, IT personnel, and external consultants to identify system requirements.
- Support financial data integration and reporting across multiple business entities.
- Identify opportunities to automate financial processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Improve financial reporting accuracy, data transparency, and system utilization.
- Assist in developing scalable financial systems and processes to support organizational growth.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 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 with the ability to identify financial issues and recommend effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly when reporting financial information to executive leadership.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of financial responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 financial management 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 are a plus.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.