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Maintenance Controller Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Controller

Lynwood, CA ยท On-site

$135K - $150K/yr

The Controller plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the financial operations and ... Develop and maintain internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and ...

Controller

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Controller Essential Functions The Controller is responsible for planning, organizing, directing ... Maintain and execute the Financial Closing Calendar in the production of monthly financial ...

Controller

Pasadena, CA ยท On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Implement and maintain accounting systems, controls, and best practices * Develop project ... If you are a driven Controller ready to take ownership, lead a team, and make a measurable impact ...

Maintain and optimize accounting processes Qualifications for the Controller: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting * Prior experience managing or leading an accounting team * 5+ years of accounting and ...

Controller

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Implement and maintain accounting systems, controls, and best practices * Develop project ... If you are a driven Controller ready to take ownership, lead a team, and make a measurable impact ...

The Controller will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting strategic financial planning to facilitate organizational growth and ...

Controller

Acton, CA ยท Hybrid

Controller (Hybrid) Our client is seeking a Controller to join their dynamic team. This is an ... Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets * Partner with executive ...

Controller

Lemoore, CA

$130K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures ... controller or senior accounting leadership experience. * Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial ...

Controller

Bakersfield, CA ยท On-site

$105K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Controller WHO WE ARE H.M. Holloway was established in 1932. Since then, we have established ... Establish and maintain manufacturing and cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation ...

Controller

South Gate, CA ยท On-site

$114K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, inventory, fixed assets ... Controller Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Controller

South Gate, CA ยท On-site

$114K - $143K/yr

Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, inventory, fixed assets ... Controller Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

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How much do maintenance controller jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for maintenance controller in California is $39.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.42 and $43.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a maintenance controller?

Maintenance Controllers are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating the maintenance activities of equipment, vehicles, or aircraft within an organization. They ensure that all maintenance tasks are scheduled, tracked, and completed efficiently to minimize downtime and maintain safety standards. Maintenance Controllers often communicate between maintenance crews, operations teams, and management, making sure that necessary repairs are prioritized and resources are allocated effectively. Their role is critical in industries such as aviation, manufacturing, and transportation where proper upkeep of machinery and vehicles is essential for smooth operations.

What does a maintenance controller do?

A maintenance controller performs maintenance and repairs on aircraft. As a maintenance controller, your responsibilities are to ensure that all aircraft at an airport or airfield meet appropriate quality standards and safety requirements and are ready for flight. Your duties include scheduling maintenance, logging all repairs, and coordinating with pilots to identify any issues that may occur with their planes. You also review flight logs to determine hardware issues, make calls to airplane manufacturers to obtain necessary parts for repairs, and ensure the general mechanicals of the airplanes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a maintenance controller, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Maintenance Controller, you need a solid understanding of maintenance procedures, technical equipment, and compliance standards, typically supported by an engineering or technical qualification. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), maintenance planning software, and relevant safety certifications is essential. Strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help coordinate teams and resolve issues efficiently. These competencies are crucial for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining safety standards in operational environments.

How does a maintenance controller typically coordinate with other departments to minimize equipment downtime?

A Maintenance Controller works closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure that maintenance schedules are aligned with production needs. They communicate regularly with these departments to coordinate planned maintenance, quickly address unexpected breakdowns, and ensure that necessary parts and resources are available. This collaboration helps minimize downtime and keeps operations running smoothly, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Building good working relationships with other departments is key to effectively managing maintenance priorities and responding to urgent issues.

What is the difference between Maintenance Controller vs Maintenance Planner?

AspectMaintenance ControllerMaintenance Planner
Primary RoleCoordinates daily maintenance activities, manages work orders, and ensures timely completion of maintenance tasks.Prepares and schedules maintenance work, plans resources, and develops maintenance strategies.
Required CredentialsTypically requires technical certifications or experience in maintenance operations.Often requires technical background and planning or scheduling certifications.
Work EnvironmentOperational settings such as factories, airports, or transportation hubs.Office-based with field visits for planning and coordination.
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries like aviation, manufacturing, and transportation.Common in similar industries for maintenance management.

While both roles support maintenance operations, the Maintenance Controller focuses on executing and managing daily maintenance tasks, whereas the Maintenance Planner emphasizes planning and scheduling to optimize maintenance activities.

What job categories do people searching Maintenance Controller jobs in California look for?

The top searched job categories for Maintenance Controller jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Maintenance Controller jobs?

Cities in California with the most Maintenance Controller job openings:

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For Maintenance Controller jobs in CA, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Maintenance Controller job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $82,008 per year, or $39.4 per hour.

Controller - Los Angeles, CA - Full-Time or Part-Time

Your Part-Time Controller, LLC

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข Hybrid

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview

AWARD-WINNINGย Accounting Firm-You should work here!ย ย #LI-Hybrid

Controller for Nonprofit Organizationsย 

YPTC's Los Angeles market includes the greater Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego metropolitan areas, extending from Thousand Oaks and Pasadena to the north; Covina, Yorba Linda, and Anaheim to the east; coastal communities to the west, including Santa Monica, Long Beach, and Huntington Beach; and south through Irvine to San Diego. ย 

Your Part-Time Controller, LLC, (YPTC) is a national leader in providing outsourced accounting services to nonprofit organizations. Currentlywe areamong thefastest growing accounting firms in the US,andweareseeking to add a talentedControllertojoinour team.Your Part-Time Controller, LLChas been nationally recognized as THE Best Place to Work by Accounting Today for 2025 and recently received an inaugural Best Places to Work for Women award from Best Companies Group!Year after year, YPTC consistently ranks amongst the top workplaces across the nation both regionally and nationally.ย 

We offer aย hybridย work environment,ย a flexible work schedule, an excellentย benefits program,ย generous employer medical contributions,ย professionalย education opportunities,ย competitive compensation,ย a standard full-time 35-hour work week,ย andย a people-focused cultureย withย genuine support inside and outside of work.ย BEย A CONTROLLERย WITH A PURPOSE! Accounting skills, paired with a passion for helping nonprofit organizations, make for consistent, positive, client relationships.ย Additionally, theย commitment thatย ourย leadership has shown through the pandemic and beyondย has resulted in unprecedented growth and Best Place to Work awards.ย ย 

We are looking forย aย dedicated, personable, hands-onย Controllerย seeking a dynamic opportunity to guide our clients and provideย transformative accounting services.ย Successful candidates must be comfortableย workingย with multiple clients both virtually and on-site.ย Theย Controllerย will interact with clients, their staff, Board ofย Directors,ย and Finance Committees on a regular basis.ย 

Responsibilities

Serve as the outsourced Controller/CFO for multiple non-profit clients. Your responsibilities would include:ย 

  • Transforming nonprofitย clientย financial departmentsย toย help themย meetย their mission!ย 
  • Financialย reporting forย management andย Boardย decisionย makingย and presentationsย 
  • Recommendingย andย implementingย improvements toย accounting, operations, internal controls,ย andย complianceย policies andย procedures,ย supportingย client strategyย and best practicesย 
  • Transactionalย activitiesย including accounts payable, accounts receivable (revenue recognition and billing),ย andย payroll, general accounting, reconciliations, month-end close,ย andย maintainingย workpapersย 
  • Analysisย and dataย visualization, budgeting andย forecastingย 
  • Grant management, allocations, and funder reportingย 
  • Prepare for and manage annual auditย ย 
  • Client and staff training opportunitiesย 
Qualifications
  • Passionate about working in or supporting non-profit organizationsย 
  • Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Accounting or Financeย 
  • 5-7ย plusย years accounting experienceย 
  • Experience working in a remote environment preferredย 
  • Ability to manageย and leadย multiple clients, work independently,ย and be responsiveย on a timely basisย ย 
  • Demonstrated strongย Microsoftย Excel skillsย 
  • Experience with multiple GL packages, especially QuickBooks, andย electronic bill payย systemsย 
  • Non-profitย accounting,ย publicย accounting experience, and/or consulting experienceย isย a plusย but not requiredย ย 
  • CPA certification is a plusย 
  • Bilingual-English/Spanish a plusย 
  • Our part-time employees are expected to work during normal business hours to best serve our clientsย 

ย YPTC Offersย 

  • A Best Place to Work! We are nationally recognized by both Inc. Magazine andย Accounting Todayย ย 
  • Work with a mission-driven purpose serving nonprofit organizationsย ย 
  • A culture of support, enabling our staff to succeedย ย 
  • Growth! We are among the fastest growing accounting firms in the US, with unlimited opportunities for professional growthย ย 
  • Competitive compensationย ย 
  • Work-life balance, full and part-time positions available
  • Standard 35-hour full-time work week, with eligibility for paid overtime for non-exempt employees
  • For full-time positions, we offer:
    • 4 WEEKS PAID TIME OFF, generally consisting of 100 hours paid vacation to start with eligibility for additional vacation based on tenure and a minimum 40 hours sick time, subject to applicable state law
    • 9 paid holidays
    • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplementary benefit options
    • Very generous employer contributions to medical insurance premiumsย 
  • For part-time positions, we offer:
    • Pro-rated vacation and sick time based on hours worked
    • Eligibility for supplementary benefit options
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matchย ย 
  • Ample professional development opportunities and reimbursementย ย 
  • Company provided laptop and technology stipendย ย 
  • Hybridย workย environmentย ย 

Starting annual base salary is $100,000 to $135,000 based on a 35-hour work week for this non-exempt position. Total compensation may increase with overtime pay and eligibility for various bonuses. A professional development reimbursement and technology stipend are also provided on an annual basis. Please note that the base salary offered may vary depending on relevant factors as determined by Your Part-Time Controller, LLC, which may include, but is not limited to, education, skill, experience, licensure and certifications, internal salary ranges, geographical location, and other business needs.ย 

Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email tocareers@yptc.com. In your email, please include your name and preferred method of contact, and we will respond as soon as possible.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminateย on the basis ofย race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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