Assistant Controller — Manufacturing Finance & Compliance

M Wave Design Corporation; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

M Wave Design Corporation in Southern California (Poway/Simi Valley) seeks a Controller/Assistant Controller to join the finance team. This role will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and manufacturing costing, reporting to the General Manager.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, at least 3 years FP&A/accounting experience, and proficiency with OneStream or similar enterprise systems. Travel up to 20% may be required for site coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting or FP&A experience.
• Experience with manufacturing costing is a plus.
• Proficiency with enterprise financial systems such as OneStream (HFM-type systems) or similar.
• US Persons required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end close process and validation of site-level financial submittals.
• Support annual budgeting, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Prepare and analyze general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare monthly commission statements and payroll.
• Enhance SOX controls, documentation, and policy standardization.
• Coordinate with Operations for inventory control, job costing, and cycle counting.
• Participate in manufacturing planning and procurement activities.
• Maintain strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset to create business value.
• Manage multiple tasks and motivate others.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

OneStream / HFM-type systems

Job description

M Wave Design Corporation in Southern California (Poway/Simi Valley) seeks a Controller/Assistant Controller to join the finance team. This role will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and manufacturing costing, reporting to the General Manager.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, at least 3 years FP&A/accounting experience, and proficiency with OneStream or similar enterprise systems. Travel up to 20% may be required for site coverage.