CPA / Financial Controller

NOW HIRING – CPA / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Carbon Activated Corporation (CAC)

Location: 2250 S. Central Avenue, Compton, CA 90220

Position: Full-Time | On-Site | Immediate Opening

Position Overview

Carbon Activated Corporation, a growing company with multiple U.S. locations, is seeking an experienced, hands-on CPA/Financial Controller to oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.

We are looking for a highly knowledgeable, detail-oriented accounting professional who can independently manage day-to-day accounting activities, supervise the accounting team, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, purchasing controls, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Manage and supervise a three-person accounting team, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and timely completion of assignments.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements using accrual accounting, with a monthly reporting deadline of the 15th.
• Prepare monthly Borrowing Base Certificates (BBC), supporting schedules, and quarterly financial reporting packages required by the bank.
• Manage month-end closing, expense accruals, inventory accounting, COGS reconciliation, and financial analysis.
• Oversee fixed assets, depreciation, equipment leases, lease documentation, and payment schedules.
• Maintain strong internal controls over company credit cards, purchasing, expense approvals, and payments.
• Coordinate with external CPAs, banking partners, and management.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, improve processes, and proactively resolve financial reporting issues.

Qualifications

• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant Controller-level responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, inventory costing, COGS, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience preparing Borrowing Base Certificates and working with asset-based lending facilities is necessary.
• Strong proficiency in SAP Business One and advanced Excel skills are highly desirable. Candidates must have extensive experience using accounting systems for financial reporting, reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting operations.
• Experience managing accounting teams and establishing effective internal controls.
• Must be hands-on, organized, analytical, and capable of working independently.

Additional Information

This position focuses on corporate accounting, financial controls, and reporting. Personal income tax preparation and corporate tax filings are handled by an external CPA firm.

We are seeking to fill this position immediately, with an opportunity for direct training and transition from our current Controller.

Candidates residing within a reasonable commuting distance of Compton, CA, are preferred.

Base Salary: $100,000 to $130,000 +, negotiable based on experience

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person