Controller

Flex; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Controller/Finance Manager based in Milpitas, CA. The role partners with leadership to drive financial performance, coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.

You will lead a finance team, provide actionable insights, and support strategic initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong FP&A expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/cost accounting is preferred.
• Experience with US GAAP & SOX compliance is required.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, CFA, or other relevant professional certifications add value.
• Experience with OneStream or similar FP&A systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and finance department and monthly financial statements.
• Establish controls to safeguard assets and ensure SOX compliance.
• Produce reports forecasting income, expenses, and earnings.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Strategic partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

OneStream

Baan ERP

Excel

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point.

The Controller/Finance Manager will be based in Milpitas, California, reporting to the Sr. Controller of Finance.

The Controller serves as a strategic business partner responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analysis activities that support operational and financial decision‑making across the organization.

This role partners closely with leadership and cross‑functional teams to provide actionable business insights, drive financial performance, and support strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders, helping leaders understand financial impacts, identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and make informed decisions.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial planning and analysis expertise with exceptional attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to leadership teams. You will lead and manage the finance team to ensure accounting and financial processes and procedures are in accordance with corporate and legislative requirements.

What a typical day looks like:

• Oversee the activities of the Accounting and Finance Department regarding the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and monthly external financial statements, 12 month rolling forecasts.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls which safeguard company assets by verifying the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the Company’s value, including complying with the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act, corporate policies, and financial controls.
• Prepare reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Deliver detailed variance analysis, highlighting risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
• Partner with operational, engineering, and functional leaders to support business objectives and drive financial accountability.
• Maximize financial returns by establishing and overseeing the financial aspects of the assigned site/business segment performance.
• Proactively drive actions to improve profitability, cashflow and long‑term performance.
• Identify & build business cases for investments, evaluate & mitigate risks, understand foreign exchange and currencies impacts, support quotes & work with customers, drawing on strong business acumen to achieve high site performance.
• Identify and develop opportunities for process improvements such as finance digitization efforts.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to corporate policies, local country, and US GAAP, as well as tax, customs, Tariffs and trade compliance.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform/lead all finance month close activities and collaborate with GBS teams, including stakeholders across the U.S., Mexico and India.
• Drive HR Strategies, Talent Development, coaching, mentoring and culture actions and retain a qualified, motivated & high performing workforce.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience and training.
• A background in manufacturing/cost accounting is preferred.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Experience working within ERP’s Baan, preferred
• Knowledge of US GAAP & SOX compliance
• MBA, CPA, CMA, CFA, or other relevant professional certifications are added on & preferred.
• Experience with OneStream or similar financial planning and performance management systems is a plus.
• Expertise in Microsoft applications and Excel knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on timeliness, accuracy, and execution

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).