We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations at a manufacturing facility in Stockton, California. This position focuses on cost accounting, inventory management, and operational reporting while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and maintaining robust internal controls. As a critical partner to plant leadership, you will provide actionable insights to improve margins and enhance operational efficiency. This is a long-term contract opportunity for professionals with extensive expertise in financial management and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities: • Manage inventory and standard cost accounting, including bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and variance analysis for labor, materials, and overhead. • Evaluate manufacturing performance metrics, margins, and plant key performance indicators (KPIs) to deliver strategic recommendations to operational leaders. • Oversee the month-end closing process for the facility, ensuring accurate accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting. • Conduct labor cost and efficiency analyses, including absorption rates and capacity utilization studies. • Supervise physical inventory checks, cycle counts, and establish inventory reserves for excess and obsolete items. • Collaborate with operations teams to drive cost reduction initiatives, improve pricing strategies, and support continuous improvement efforts. • Ensure adherence to internal controls, corporate accounting standards, and audit requirements. • Maintain the integrity of manufacturing modules and ensure accuracy in operational reporting.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in financial management or accounting roles, preferably in manufacturing. • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and its application to cost accounting and financial reporting. • Proficiency in managing month-end close processes and preparing general ledger reconciliations. • Solid expertise in cost accounting, including standard cost methodologies. • Demonstrated ability to analyze fixed assets and manage inventory processes effectively. • Advanced skills in financial reporting and operational analysis. • Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and related financial systems. • Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure compliance with corporate policies and audit standards.

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Stockton, CA
onsite
Temporary
47.50 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations at a manufacturing facility in Stockton, California. This position focuses on cost accounting, inventory management, and operational reporting while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and maintaining robust internal controls. As a critical partner to plant leadership, you will provide actionable insights to improve margins and enhance operational efficiency. This is a long-term contract opportunity for professionals with extensive expertise in financial management and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities: • Manage inventory and standard cost accounting, including bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and variance analysis for labor, materials, and overhead. • Evaluate manufacturing performance metrics, margins, and plant key performance indicators (KPIs) to deliver strategic recommendations to operational leaders. • Oversee the month-end closing process for the facility, ensuring accurate accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting. • Conduct labor cost and efficiency analyses, including absorption rates and capacity utilization studies. • Supervise physical inventory checks, cycle counts, and establish inventory reserves for excess and obsolete items. • Collaborate with operations teams to drive cost reduction initiatives, improve pricing strategies, and support continuous improvement efforts. • Ensure adherence to internal controls, corporate accounting standards, and audit requirements. • Maintain the integrity of manufacturing modules and ensure accuracy in operational reporting.
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