Plant Controller – Manufacturing Finance Leader

Great Bay Staffing Group•Santa Fe Springs, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A well-established manufacturer of industrial power transmission and marine propulsion equipment is adding a Plant Controller to lead all financial operations at its Santa Fe Springs facility. You'll serve as the senior finance leader on-site, partnering directly with the General Manager to drive plant profitability, support long-term contract programs, and ensure the integrity of all financial reporting. This is a high-visibility role with direct influence on strategic decision-making and site performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline
8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls
Hands-on manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, and inventory accounting experience

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA certification
Percentage-of-Completion (POC) / ASC 606 accounting experience — strongly preferred given the nature of long-term government and aerospace/defense contract programs
Experience supporting government contracts, defense programs, or regulated manufacturing environments
Proficiency with large ERP systems; Epicor and OneStream experience a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with the General Manager and plant leadership to drive operational and financial performance objectives
Lead and develop the on-site finance team across general accounting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting
Manage all aspects of Percentage-of-Completion (POC) accounting for government and marine contract programs, including journal entries, reconciliations, forecasting, and margin analysis
Own the month-end close process, ensuring accurate, timely reporting in compliance with US GAAP and company policy
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes — operating budgets, CapEx, working capital, and cash flow
Establish and maintain strong internal controls across P&L, balance sheet, inventory, and capital expenditures
Coordinate internal audits, external financial audits, SOX compliance, and government contract compliance reviews
Develop annual manufacturing burden rates and support facility-wide costing initiatives
Lead physical inventory processes and cycle count programs to drive inventory accuracy
Deliver financial performance reviews and management reporting packages to site and corporate leadership
Support contract negotiations with customers and suppliers through financial analysis and business case development
Prepare CapEx analyses and investment justifications for strategic initiatives