Controller

Addison Group; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Sick days

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for a multi-site manufacturing organization. The role partners with operations and executive leadership to drive profitability and financial discipline.

The ideal candidate has extensive manufacturing finance experience, SAP expertise, and a proven track record in cost accounting, inventory, and multi-entity reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, manufacturing preferred.
• Controller or senior accounting leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and finance across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Oversee month-, quarter-, year-end close and reporting.
• Manage inventory accounting, valuation, and reconciliation.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting: standard costs, variances, COGS.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements across entities.
• Use SAP to manage financial, inventory, and ops data.
• Partner with operations to drive profitability.
• Improve accounting policies, internal controls, and processes.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Develop and motivate the accounting team.
• Support audits and external reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing finance

Financial reporting

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Compensation: $200k - $220k base + 20% annual bonus.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, PTO, sick days, and 401(k).

Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organization with a multi-site operation is seeking a hands-on, strategic Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting function while partnering closely with operations and executive leadership.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an accounting leader who understands manufacturing finance, inventory, cost accounting, and multi-site operations and can bring structure, accountability, and financial discipline to a complex organization.

The Controller will oversee the company's accounting operations and financial reporting, with significant responsibility for inventory, manufacturing accounting, financial consolidation, and multi-site reporting. This individual will serve as a key business partner to operations and senior leadership and will lead a team of accounting professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and finance function across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Manage inventory accounting, reporting, valuation, and reconciliation across multiple locations.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costs, variances, COGS, and operational performance.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and reporting across multiple entities/sites.
• Utilize SAP to manage and analyze financial, inventory, and operational data.
• Partner closely with plant and operations leadership to understand financial performance, identify trends, and drive profitability.
• Establish and improve accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial processes.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in partnership with senior leadership.
• Manage and develop the accounting team, establishing clear expectations and accountability.
• Support audits, tax processes, and other external reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and visibility across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior Controller or senior accounting leadership experience.
• Strong experience with SAP; hands-on experience with SAP within a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with inventory accounting and inventory reporting.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing/cost accounting, including COGS, standard costing, and inventory variances.
• Experience with financial consolidation and multi-entity reporting.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate an accounting team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on and comfortable diving into the details.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.