Country
United States of America
State / County
California
City
San Leandro
Division
Structurals
Company
San Leandro
Function
Finance
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
22023
Job Description
Manufacturing Plant Controller
Reports to: Plant General Manager (dotted line to VP Finance)
Position Summary
The Plant Controller serves as the senior financial leader at the manufacturing facility and a key member of the plant leadership team. This role drives financial performance, operational profitability, cost discipline, and internal control excellence. The Controller partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales to improve margins, optimize working capital, and support strategic growth initiatives.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for plant-level financial management, standard cost accounting, forecasting, compliance, and business decision support.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
Serve as strategic advisor to the Plant General Manager on financial performance, risk management, capital allocation, and profitability improvement.
Translate operational performance into financial impact and actionable insight.
Lead financial modeling and ROI analysis for capital investments and continuous improvement initiatives.
Dynamic team leader skilled at motivating a team and effectively prioritizing tasks to drive results
Cost Accounting & Operational Finance
Own and maintain the standard cost system including:
Labor, material, and overhead standards
PPV and manufacturing variance analysis
Absorption analysis
Inventory valuation and reserves
Analyze scrap, yield, labor efficiency, throughput, and overhead utilization.
Drive cost reduction initiatives and margin improvement strategies.
Partner with Operations to identify and execute productivity improvements.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
Lead annual operating plan and rolling forecast processes.
Provide monthly performance analysis including:
Variance analysis (price, volume, mix, labor, overhead)
Margin by product/customer
Working capital trends
Deliver accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Develop KPI dashboards aligned to plant performance objectives.
Working Capital & Asset Management
Monitor and optimize inventory levels, accuracy, and turns.
Oversee cycle count processes and fixed asset controls.
Improve cash flow through disciplined AR, AP, and inventory management.
Ensure strong internal controls in compliance with SOX requirements.
Compliance & Controls
Serve as site lead for internal and external audits.
Ensure adherence to GAAP, SOX, and corporate policies.
Strengthen internal control environment and drive continuous process improvement.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and develop plant accounting staff.
Establish performance expectations and accountability standards.
Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Required
BS/BA in Accounting or Finance.
8–10 years progressive accounting/finance experience.
3–5 years in a manufacturing environment with full plant-level financial responsibility.
Strong standard cost accounting experience.
Deep understanding of GAAP and SOX.
Strong command of Microsoft Excel.
Preferred
CPA and/or MBA.
Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in public company reporting environment.
Key Competencies
Strong operational finance mindset
Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
Data-driven decision maker
Continuous improvement orientation
Ability to influence plant leadership
High ethical standards and control discipline
Dynamic team leader with ability to motivate and prioritize
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Relocation
Relocation is authorized for this position.
For informational purposes only, the range for annual base salary for this role is $161200 to $232800 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive Bonus Plan, paid out up to 45% of the applicable annual base salary, based on the Company’s performance in the prior calendar year. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
The position will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Program
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Company Profile
With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.
