Controller

Vaco Recruiter Services; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Senior Controller to provide financial leadership for a major operating division in Monterey, CA. The role oversees accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting, acting as a strategic advisor to divisional leadership.

Ideal candidates bring extensive manufacturing accounting experience, executive presence, and the ability to use data to improve profitability, margins, and business performance. The position reports to senior leadership and requires on-site work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressive finance roles with senior leadership responsibility.
• 5+ years manufacturing or inventory-intensive experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and close processes.
• Proven ability to influence executive leadership and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Partner with divisional leadership to shape business strategies and support financial decision-making.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to drive revenue growth, margins, and profitability.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in line with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities and ensure accuracy of results.
• Manage standard costing, product costing, and analysis of manufacturing costs.
• Monitor performance metrics and communicate trends, risks, and opportunities to leadership.
• Oversee budgeting, cash flow, working capital, and capital investment analysis.
• Evaluate capital projects and expected returns to support disciplined investments.
• Collaborate with operations to improve processes and reporting.

Skills

Financial leadership

Executive communication

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Tools

ERP software

Costing software

Job description

Senior Controller

Our client, a large consumer products and manufacturing company, is seeking a Senior Controller to provide financial leadership for a significant operating division.

Location:

This role is on-site in Monterey, CA.

Job Description:

This role will oversee accounting, financial reporting, cost analysis, and operational finance while serving as a strategic advisor to divisional leadership. The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing accounting experience with executive presence and the ability to use financial and operational data to improve profitability, margins, and business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with divisional leadership to develop business strategies and support operational and financial decision-making
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations that drive revenue growth, margin improvement, cost optimization, and profitability
• Oversee weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial results
• Manage standard costing, product costing, and analysis of materials, labor, freight, packaging, and other manufacturing costs
• Monitor financial and operational performance metrics and communicate trends, risks, and opportunities to leadership
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, and capital investment analysis
• Evaluate capital project spending and expected returns to support disciplined investment decisions
• Partner with operations and other finance leaders to improve processes, reporting, and business performance
• Lead, mentor, and develop the divisional accounting and finance team

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including significant senior leadership responsibility
• 5+ years of finance leadership experience within manufacturing, consumer products, or another inventory-intensive environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, close management, standard costing, and operational finance
• Demonstrated experience managing large budgets, analyzing manufacturing costs, and partnering with operational leadership
• Proven team leadership, executive communication, ERP, and advanced Excel skills, with the ability to influence strategic business decisions

Compensation:

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual's skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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