Controller (Plant)

We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead accounting activities for our manufacturing operation in Santa Cruz, California. This role combines hands-on financial management with operational partnership, supporting accurate reporting, cost visibility, and informed decision-making across the plant. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting expertise and can balance day-to-day transactional oversight with higher-level analysis and planning.

Responsibilities:

• Direct plant accounting activities, including ledger oversight, account balancing, period-end close, and preparation of financial reports.
• Record and review daily financial transactions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely processing.
• Lead manufacturing cost accounting efforts by managing product costs, inventory valuation, margin analysis, and cost variances.
• Work closely with plant leadership to interpret financial results related to production output, labor efficiency, material usage, and operating performance.
• Track inventory trends, manufacturing spend, and production variances to support sound business decisions.
• Enhance accounting controls and standard procedures to protect financial integrity and improve reporting reliability.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual statements along with management reporting packages.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning activities for the site.
• Coordinate audit support, compliance documentation, and related financial records preparation.
• Evaluate financial and operational data to highlight patterns, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.

Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore