Title: Plant Controller

Compensation: $150,000 - $185,000 + Bonus + Equity

Location: Anaheim, CA (5 days onsite)

About the role:

Our Manufacturing Client who is rapidly growing is seeking a financial leader to drive their pursuit to maximize profitability and optimize our accounting processes, reporting, and inventory control.

This Controller is responsible for supporting the timely oversight of manufacturing costs and consequently assisting in maximizing profitability through relevant reporting, analysis, and communication. This role owns the inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis, and related processes during monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles.

Perks:

• Dynamic Company Growth
• 401k Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation, tracking, reporting and analysis of annual budgets, general ledger, budget components, product costing, forecasts, and related variances.
• Oversee and support General Accounting, Fixed Assets and Payroll teams with dynamic leadership creating an environment of trust, high performance, and productivity.
• Assist with the inventory and AP forecasting process, including impacts of purchases and sales on working capital and cash flow.
• Manage cash flow, monitor banking activities, and ensure availability of funds for operational needs.
• Perform assigned, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities within closing timelines and assist the organization in any other areas that may require assistance in meeting their closing timelines.
• Maintain the accuracy and timeliness of data used in balance sheet inventory valuation and calculating the cost of goods sold in accordance with various standards such as GAAP, tax, and internal guidelines.
• Coordinate and manage external audits, tax filings, and other financial reviews as necessary.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance on growth, efficiency, and profitability improvements.
• Supervise and mentor finance team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and development.
• Support and account for raw material derivatives.
• Manage, review and update cost standards.
• Plan and manage the efficient conduct of the annual financial audits.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• Minimum of 5+ years of plant/cost accounting, financial reporting, payroll and related taxes, and P&L analysis experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of general accounting principles and practices
• Strong ERP system knowledge in a manufacturing environment as it pertains to order costing, inventory, labor and overhead rates, and general ledger is mandatory
• Strong proficiency in higher level Excel functions (e.g. pivot tables, lookup, graphs, etc.), and other key Microsoft Office applications

Posted On: Friday, May 24, 2024
Compensation: $150,000 - $185,000