Controller

A1J Technologies LLC•San Jose, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller oversees all accounting operations for A1J Technologies LLC, a business unit of BTX Precision. Responsibilities include financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger integrity, cost and inventory accounting, budgeting and forecasting, treasury, internal controls, and compliance. The role leads the accounting team, ensures accurate and timely GAAP financial statements, and provides financial guidance for operating and strategic decisions. Key priorities include accurate standard costing and inventory valuation, clean reconciliations, disciplined cash management, and procedural rigor. The Controller partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and HR to ensure correct cost flows, review purchase price variances, resolve issues, and support business needs. The role drives process improvement and reporting automation in the ERP and serves as the primary liaison for external audits, tax, banking, and corporate finance reporting to BTX Precision. This is an office-based role within a manufacturing facility during standard business hours. Extended hours may be required during close, budget, and audit cycles, and occasional travel may be necessary for audits, banking, and corporate meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
Manufacturing cost accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close.
Strong understanding of cost and inventory accounting, including GRNI/RNI and PPV, and preparation of financial statements and reconciliations.
Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, including ability to develop and report from operational modules; familiarity with queries/BAQs and basic reporting automation.
Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and A.I.
Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management and present results to senior leadership.
Sound judgment and ability to hold teams accountable while fostering collaboration.
Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
High integrity and confidentiality.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee) to comply with ITAR requirements.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA.
Experience in precision machining, medical, semiconductor, or aerospace and defense industries.
Epicor or JobBoss ERP experience.
MBA or advanced finance/accounting certification such as CPA or CMA.
Multi-site or multi-entity experience, including consolidations and intercompany accounting.
ERP implementation, migration, or financial process improvement experience.
Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems and government contract accounting (FAR/DFARS, DCAA).

Responsibilities

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger tasks, and provide timely, accurate reporting to management and BTX Precision corporate.
Prepare and review GAAP- and company-policy-compliant financial statements, analyze performance, trends, and variances, and provide actionable insight.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations for management decisions, capital expenditures, and growth initiatives; liaise with auditors, bankers, insurers, and corporate finance.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, general ledger integrity, fixed assets, and balance sheet and bank account reconciliations.
Oversee cash reconciliations, cash positioning and forecasting, and the payment cycle; support treasury functions and banking relationships.
Design, implement, and monitor internal controls, safeguard company assets, maintain segregation of duties, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate tax filings with outside advisors.
Lead external audits and reviews, prepare schedules, coordinate requests, and maintain accounting policy and procedure documentation.
Own and improve standard costing, maintenance, and annual cost rolls; analyze manufacturing variances, including PPV, labor, overhead absorption, and scrap; support margin analysis, quoting, and make-versus-buy decisions.
Ensure accurate inventory accounting with Operations and Supply Chain, including GRNI/RNI tie-outs, receipt and invoice matching, cycle-count postings, and documented obsolescence reserve preparation.
Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff; allocate work, set goals, evaluate performance, and address performance issues while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
Lead cross-functional collaboration, including regular work with Operations and HR.
Partner with leadership on the annual budget, monitor performance against budget, and maintain financial and cash-flow forecasts for operational planning.
Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities and track their realization.
Drive accounting and operations process improvements and automation within the ERP, and introduce efficiency tools and systems to improve reporting accuracy and timeliness.
Travel occasionally for audits, banking, and corporate meetings as necessary.