Site Controller

Industrial Electric Manufacturing•Fremont, CA

2d•$180,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Controller is responsible to lead the accounting department in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and operations to ensure accurate accounting operations, effective project execution, and clear communication with stakeholders..

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
3+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience within large-scale manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, and core accounting principles within a manufacturing or site-based environment
High level of personal effectiveness with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, as well as a demonstrated ability to identify and improve systems and procedures and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced onsite environment
Demonstrated high level of ethical conduct, integrity, and professionalism in handling confidential financial and operational information
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and site leadership to support business decision-making
Solid financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting at the site or business unit level
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), with demonstrated experience utilizing mid-to-high tier ERP (Infor, SAP, Oracle, JDE, or other) and other accounting/financial systems to support reporting, analysis, and day-to-day financial operations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders

Nice To Haves

CPA Certification

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the general ledger accounting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial controls.
Manage the accounting department for California operations, providing leadership and oversight of daily accounting activities.
Perform revenue recognition for Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) programs in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Conduct database audits of intercompany revenue allocations to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data.
Calculate and record warranty liabilities and amortization schedules; calculate and record the deferral and recognition of warranty-related revenue.
Prepare monthly revenue cutoff deferrals for customer contracts with FOB destination terms to ensure proper revenue recognition.
Oversee the month-end close process, including review of inventory, cash, bank, prepaid, accrued expenses, fixed assets, material, labor, intercompany and payroll accounts.
Prepare and deliver financial analyses, reports, and schedules to support management decision-making and operational planning.
Partner with operations to support financial performance and achieve operating objectives.
Evaluate and strengthen internal controls while overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including complex and non-routine transactions.
Review and approve accounts payable disbursement, including payment lists, wire transfers, and check signing.
This role will be responsible for supervision/management of the Staff Accountant(s).