Controller

KCG; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KCG is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Controller to support a portfolio of precision manufacturing companies across the U.S. The role blends accounting, operations, and business improvement, with travel to multiple facilities and a strong emphasis on standardizing processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing finance, solid cost accounting, and ERP experience. This position offers exposure to diverse manufacturing environments and active collaboration with plant

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience within manufacturing
• Strong cost accounting and inventory experience
• Background in precision machining, aerospace, metal fabrication, or other discrete manufacturing environments preferred
• Experience partnering directly with operations and plant leadership
• Manufacturing ERP experience (Epicor, JobBoss, E2, Global Shop, Infor Visual, NetSuite, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to improve profitability and operational performance
• Analyze cost accounting, inventory, labor, overhead, and manufacturing efficiencies
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and financial reporting that drive better business decisions
• Standardize accounting and operational processes across multiple manufacturing sites
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, inventory accuracy, ERP improvements, and process implementation
• Support acquisition integrations and help newly acquired businesses transition onto standardized financial processes

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

KPIs & dashboards

Financial analysis

Operations collaboration

Tools

Epicor

JobBoss

E2

Global Shop

Infor Visual

NetSuite

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Operations Controller

Orange County, CA (Preference) | Multi-Site | 50-70% Travel

We're partnering with a growing private investment group seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Controller to support a portfolio of precision manufacturing companies across the U.S. This is a highly visible role that combines accounting, operations, and business improvement.

What You'll Do

• Partner with plant leadership to improve profitability and operational performance
• Analyze cost accounting, inventory, labor, overhead, and manufacturing efficiencies
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and financial reporting that drive better business decisions
• Standardize accounting and operational processes across multiple manufacturing sites
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, inventory accuracy, ERP improvements, and process implementation
• Support acquisition integrations and help newly acquired businesses transition onto standardized financial processes

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience within manufacturing
• Strong cost accounting and inventory experience
• Background in precision machining, aerospace, metal fabrication, or other discrete manufacturing environments preferred
• Experience partnering directly with operations and plant leadership
• Manufacturing ERP experience (Epicor, JobBoss, E2, Global Shop, Infor Visual, NetSuite, etc.)
• Comfortable spending time on the production floor and traveling to multiple facilities

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys getting beyond the numbers, partnering with operations, and helping manufacturing companies improve performance.