Controller

Flex•Milpitas, CA

4d•$123,600 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller/Finance Manager will be based in Milpitas, California, and report to the Sr. Controller of Finance. The Controller serves as a strategic business partner leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analysis to support operational and financial decision-making across the organization. The role partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver business insights, drive financial performance, and support strategic initiatives. It also leads and manages the finance team to ensure accounting and financial processes comply with corporate and legislative requirements. The position oversees accounting and finance activities, financial reporting, forecasting, controls, compliance, audit support, and month-end close. It collaborates with operational, engineering, and functional leaders, as well as Global Business Services teams and stakeholders in the U.S., Mexico, and India. The Controller also supports profitability and cash-flow improvements, investment and business-case evaluation, customer quotes, process improvements, and talent development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience and training.
At least 8 years of related experience.
Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance.
Expertise in Microsoft applications and knowledge of Excel.
Excellent attention to detail, with a focus on timeliness, accuracy, and execution.

Nice To Haves

Background in manufacturing or cost accounting.
Experience working with Baan ERP.
MBA, CPA, CMA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification.
Experience with OneStream or a similar financial planning and performance management system.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Accounting and Finance Department’s accurate and timely preparation and distribution of financial management reports, including internal and monthly external financial statements and 12-month rolling forecasts.
Establish and maintain systems and controls that safeguard company assets, verify the integrity of systems, processes, and data, and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, corporate policies, and financial controls.
Prepare reports summarizing and forecasting company business activity and financial position, including income, expenses, and earnings based on past, current, and expected operations.
Deliver variance analysis highlighting risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
Partner with operational, engineering, and functional leaders to support business objectives and financial accountability.
Oversee financial aspects of assigned site or business-segment performance to maximize financial returns.
Drive actions to improve profitability, cash flow, and long-term performance.
Build business cases for investments; evaluate and mitigate risks; assess foreign-exchange and currency impacts; support quotes and work with customers.
Identify and develop process-improvement opportunities, including finance digitization efforts.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, local-country requirements, US GAAP, and tax, customs, tariff, and trade-compliance requirements.
Support internal and external audits and maintain regulatory compliance.
Perform or lead finance month-close activities and collaborate with Global Business Services teams and stakeholders across the U.S., Mexico, and India.
Drive HR strategies, talent development, coaching, mentoring, and culture actions to retain a qualified, motivated, high-performing workforce.