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Plant Controller
Hire Agency —Santa Fe Springs, CA
- $135,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Plant Controller

Hire Agency -
Santa Fe Springs, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$135,000 - $165,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Operational cost reduction
Accounting systems
Cost accounting analysis
Financial close processing
Managerial strategic planning
Preparation of internal financial performance reports
Strategic management
Internal controls
Standard costing
CPA
Bachelor's degree in finance
Operational management
Cycle counting inventory management
OneStream
Bachelor's degree in business
Cash flow monitoring
Metrics Reporting
SOX
External financial audit coordination
ROI
Finance
Executive-level budget management
Consolidated financial statement preparation
Manufacturing facility
Valuing businesses for M&A transactions
Bachelor's degree
Accounting experience within manufacturing industry
Investment appraisal analysis
Managing financial analysis teams
GAAP

Full Job Description

Plant Controller
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $135,000 - $165,000 + 15% Bonus

Overview
Our client is a premier manufacturer of heavy-duty propulsion and industrial power transmission systems that is currently experiencing exceptional market growth. This high-visibility role serves as the premier financial authority for a thriving production site, giving you the power to directly influence factory profitability and long-term business strategy. By stepping into this position, you will transform raw operational data into high-level financial clarity alongside the site's top executive leadership.

About
You will imbed yourself directly with the plant management team and lead a dedicated, collaborative group of local accounting professionals. Our client fosters a culture built on accountability, talent cultivation, and continuous improvement. The environment is fast-paced and highly operational, allowing you to combine deep technical accounting compliance with hands-on problem-solving right on the production floor.

Responsibilities / What You’ll Do

Advise Plant Executives: Partner directly with the General Manager to convert financial metrics into operational strategies that boost site margins and meet company targets.
Mentor Accounting Talent: Guide and develop the site finance team, overseeing daily operations across ledger maintenance, cost accounting, and inventory tracking.
Master Specialized Revenue: Own the execution of Percentage-of-Completion (POC) accounting for complex defense and maritime programs, ensuring precise monthly journal entries and margin analyses.
Orchestrate Financial Planning: Spearhead the preparation of annual operating budgets, rolling forecasts, and multi-year capital expenditure blueprints.
Accelerate Monthly Closes: Direct the month-end closing cycle to ensure rapid, accurate financial reporting that aligns perfectly with corporate guidelines.
Fortify Site Controls: Establish and maintain robust internal control frameworks covering cash flows, working capital, balance sheets, and capital spending.
Analyze Margin Variance: Dissect manufacturing cost trends and operational efficiency to recommend immediate, proactive corrective actions to management.
Lead Compliance Audits: Coordinate all local audit activities, serving as the central point of contact for internal reviews, external auditors, and government regulators.
Enforce Financial Standards: Maintain strict adherence to US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) mandates, and public sector manufacturing rules.
Develop Costing Methods: Calculate annual factory burden rates and drive modern cost accounting initiatives throughout the production floor.
Govern Material Valuation: Provide executive oversight for year-end physical inventory tallies, routine cycle counting, and material accuracy enhancements.
Evaluate Capital Purchases: Build detailed financial justifications and ROI models for major plant investments and equipment acquisitions.

Qualifications / Who are we looking for

Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
Manufacturing Longevity: 8+ years of progressive financial leadership climbing the ranks within an active factory environment.
Professional Credentials: Active CPA or CMA designation is highly preferred.
Specialized Accounting Skills: Extensive background handling cost accounting, inventory controls, and Percentage-of-Completion (POC) revenue recognition.
Regulated Industry Exposure: Experience navigating SOX compliance, US GAAP, and government contract or defense manufacturing accounting rules.
Enterprise Systems Savvy: Proven mastery utilizing major ERP applications and modern consolidation platforms (experience with Epicor and OneStream is a major asset).
Leadership Traits: A self-starting, hands-on manager who thrives on a busy production floor and can communicate complex financial insights to non-financial peers.

Benefits

Wealth Building: Exceptional 401(k) retirement plan featuring a company match of 6%.
Performance Bonuses: Highly rewarding annual target bonus structure set at 15%.
Comprehensive Care: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.

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