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