Controller

Mediareach Advertising; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ARXIS is seeking a Business Unit Controller to provide strategic finance leadership, manage monthly financial statements, and ensure accuracy of Balance Sheet and Income Statement. The role partners with the BU General Manager and leads budgeting, forecasting, and variance analyses.

Hybrid work arrangement (2 days onsite / 3 remote) with visibility across the business and responsibility for internal controls and ERP system ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise risk management, including credit policies and internal control frameworks.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including 7-day month-end close, reconciliations, and OneStream reporting.
• Oversee payroll operations, including approval of payroll processing, journal entries, and labor allocations.
• Prepare and review financial, operational, and statistical reports, including reconciliations and ad hoc analyses.
• Own audit and tax compliance, including coordination of annual audits and support for 401(k)/EBP audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial systems

Excel & data analysis

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA or CMA or MBA preferred

Tools

OneStream

ERP systems

Job description

The Electronic Component Segment of ARXIS brings together the industry’s most distinguished electronics and manufacturing experts, in an elite portfolio of complementary design, engineering and manufacturing businesses. Our teams collaborate closely with customers, consulting engineer-to-engineer, on the most mission-critical applications across RF and microwave, power, sensing and advanced electronic systems. Ohmega Ticer manufactures OhmegaPly® Resistor-Conductor Material (RCM) and ships globally to leading copper clad laminators and printed circuit fabricators.

Description

The Electronic Component Segment of ARXIS brings together the industry’s most distinguished electronics and manufacturing experts, in an elite portfolio of complementary design, engineering and manufacturing businesses. Our teams collaborate closely with customers, consulting engineer-to-engineer, on the most mission-critical applications across RF and microwave, power, sensing and advanced electronic systems. Ohmega Ticer manufactures OhmegaPly® Resistor-Conductor Material (RCM) and ships globally to leading copper clad laminators and printed circuit fabricators.

Position Function

The ideal candidate plays a crucial role in supporting the organization both operationally and strategically. The Business Unit Controller is expected to be provide strategic collaboration with the Business Unit General Manager and be proactive in managing the financial aspects of the business. A major responsibility of this position is performing and managing the daily, weekly and monthly financial activities that are required to produce the monthly financial statements for the company. This role will be fully accountable and responsible for generating accurate, timely and complete financial information each month, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Budget to actual Variance Analysis, and other reports as required.

Providing administrative and accounting leadership, guidance, the BU Controller provides essential support across all strategic and tactical aspects, including budget management, financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and other goals necessary for the company's strategic objectives.

This role can be located at Culver City CA or Windsor Locks CT. Role is a hybrid role (2 days onsite / 3 remote) and highly visible, with real influence on the business.

Job Duties

• Own enterprise risk management, including credit policies and internal control frameworks.
• Act as the business unit’s primary representative to financial institutions, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Own all financial reporting, including internal and external reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including a 7-day month-end close, reconciliations, and OneStream reporting.
• Ensure SOX compliance through the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls and audit trails.
• Own the ERP accounting system, ensuring accurate transaction processing, general ledger integrity, and strong system controls.
• Drive financial systems optimization, automation, and data integrity to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Own cash flow management, including forecasting, monitoring, and liquidity planning.
• Provide financial analysis and insights, including margin and variance analysis, to support business performance and strategic decisions.
• Lead and develop finance staff, including performance management and goal setting aligned with organizational objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial and operational processes.
• Own audit and tax compliance, including coordination of annual audits and support for 401(k)/EBP audits.
• Oversee payroll operations, including approval of payroll processing, journal entries, and labor allocations.
• Prepare and review financial, operational, and statistical reports, including reconciliations and ad hoc analyses.
• Approve and oversee all disbursement activities, including ACH, wire transfers, and check payments.
• Provide overall leadership and oversight of accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Requirements

Requirements Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required)
• CPA, CMA, or MBA (preferred)

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance/accounting
• Minimum of 3 years as a plant controller or finance leadership role
• Experience in manufacturing preferredStrong knowledge of cost account and inventory management
• Lead financial audit
• Aerospace & Defense industry experience a plus

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles GAAP
• Proficiency in financial systems
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Familiarity with financial modeling, variance analysis, and ROI analysis

Leadership Skills

• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and partner with cross-functional teams
• Proven leadership and team management abilities
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to support and own multi-disciplinary activities