Manufacturing Plant ControllerCountryUnited 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
- 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
- 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 - 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
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. 
