Controller - Manufacturing Plant

Dotson; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

MPS Stockton is seeking a talented Controller to manage daily accounting for a manufacturing plant in Stockton, CA. You will oversee general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, and accounts payable/receivable while ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams, supervise procurement-to-pay, and drive accurate financial reporting and audits. A CPA/CMA and experience with Hyperion/JD Edwards are required or highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with accounting concentration and at least 6 years of experience.
• CMA and/or CPA certification is required.
• Hyperion & JD Edwards experience a plus.
• MS Excel proficiency.
• JD Edwards or similar ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the plant's general ledger, tracking assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues.
• Ensure plant’s compliance with GAAP as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and oversight of procure-to-pay process.
• Maintain accurate cost accounting records and variance analysis.
• Manage spend to operational budget.
• Serve as liaison in cross-functional teamwork.
• Provide adequate oversight of inventory control.
• Track and review capital project costs and fixed asset management
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close and financial reporting.
• Assist internal and/or external auditors with periodic auditing of the plant's financial records and statements.
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately.
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.

Skills

General accounting

GAAP compliance

Cost accounting

Payroll processing

Accounts payable/receivable

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting concentration

Tools

Hyperion

JD Edwards

MS Excel

Job description

MPS Stockton is seeking a talented Controller. Manages daily activities for a plant's accounting functions, which may include cost and general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

This role is based in our facility located in Stockton, CA.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain the plant's general ledger, tracking assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues.
• Ensure plant’s compliance with GAAP as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and oversight of procure-to-pay process.
• Maintain accurate cost accounting records and variance analysis.
• Manage spend to operational budget.
• Serve as liaison in cross-functional teamwork.
• Provide adequate oversight of inventory control.
• Track and review capital project costs and fixed asset management
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close and financial reporting.
• Assist internal and/or external auditors with periodic auditing of the plant's financial records and statements.
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately.
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.

What You’ll Need to Excel in This Role

• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
• Perform complex tasks typically following established processes.
• Lead and direct the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.
• Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures; may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning and procedural change.
• Requires a bachelor's degree with accounting concentration and at least 6 years of experience.
• CMA and/or CPA certification is required.
• Hyperion & JDE experience a plus.
• MS Excel proficiency
• JD Edwards or similar ERP familiarity

Total Rewards Offering:

MPS offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision. Based salary of up to $160K. Simply stated, Environmental, Health & Safety excellence as mission zero: zero injuries, zero illnesses, zero environmental incidents are achievable. For Us For Family.