Senior Controller
About Ventura Telephone
Ventura Telephone is a telecommunications infrastructure contractor providing engineering, construction, and installation services throughout the Western and Southwestern United States. We specialize in fiber optic networks, wireless infrastructure, central office equipment installations, DC power systems, transport networks, and turnkey telecommunications solutions for major carriers, utilities, and enterprise customers.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Controller to lead and grow our finance and accounting team.
Location: Ventura, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: COO
Position Summary
We are looking for a Senior Controller who does more than report the numbers. The right candidate will identify problems, control costs, improve financial processes, and provide management with clear recommendations that improve profitability and financial performance.
This is a senior-level, hands-on accounting position requiring strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to independently perform the responsibilities of the role.
We are looking for candidates with demonstrated, practical experience in financial reporting, GAAP, reconciliations, cost accounting, financial controls, budgeting, and financial analysis—not simply exposure to these areas.
Please apply only if your experience has prepared you to step into this role and perform these responsibilities with a high degree of independence. Candidates should be prepared to discuss specific examples of their experience and demonstrate their accounting knowledge during the interview process.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
- Maintain accurate general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Oversee inventory, COGS, intercompany accounting, AP, AR, and cash management.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
- Develop and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Monitor operating expenses and identify unnecessary or excessive spending.
- Analyze budget variances, labor costs, overtime, purchasing, freight, travel, and other major expenses.
- Analyze job, customer, and business-unit profitability.
- Work with department managers to control costs and improve financial performance.
- Develop budgets, forecasts, KPIs, and management reporting.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend corrective action when expenses or margins fall outside expectations.
- Coordinate with outside CPAs, tax professionals, auditors, banks, and other financial partners.
- Supervise and develop accounting staff.
- Work with operational and software teams to improve accounting accuracy and financial workflows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, inventory, and COGS accounting.
- Experience with budgeting, cost control, variance analysis, and profitability analysis.
- Multi-entity accounting experience preferred.
- Advanced QuickBooks and Excel skills.
- Experience in contracting, construction, telecommunications, distribution, repair, or another operational business environment is a plus.
Competitive compensation and benefits based on experience.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
