Division Controller

Confidential Jobs; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in the Santa Barbara area seeks a proactive financial business partner to oversee the financial performance of a manufacturing unit, lead a small finance team, and influence strategy.

This senior role requires CPA/CMA or MBA and 8+ years of financial leadership, with budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting expertise. Travel up to 10% within North America is expected.

Qualifications

• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of business experience in manufacturing leadership.
• Experience with financial & KPI reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead short/long-range strategic planning, budgets, and risk assessment.
• Oversee financial forecasting, analytics, and KPIs.
• Ensure financial reporting and compliance (ASC 606, SOX).
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering on cost, pricing, and investments.
• Manage a finance team and collaborate with sales on margins and forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement and working capital initiatives.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

P/L management

KPI reporting

Cost accounting

Education

CPA

CMA

MBA

Job description

NYSE parent had record revenues, profits, & EPS in 2024. Located on the Pacific coastline, this division grew over 20% in last twelve months and expects 17-18% organic growth in 2027. This is an engineered to spec setting with strong backlog and customer relations. Growth has come from state-of-the-art engineering design, product development, expanding customer base, and reinvestment into infrastructure.

Center stage. General Manager is looking for a proactive financial business partner to contribute on overall strategy, financial performance of business unit, problem solving, deliverables and P/L management. Lead a small finance team and be supported by shared services. Key areas of responsibilities and contribution opportunities:

• Short/long range strategic planning, budgets, and risk assessment
• Financial forecasting and analytics, KPIs, metrics
• Financial reporting & compliance (i.e., ASC 606, SOX)
• Partnering with manufacturing and supply chain on demand planning, OTD, inventory management, capital expenditures, optimization, vendor management, etc.
• Team with sales on pricing, margin management, and forecasting
• Collaborate with engineering on budget, costs, and deliverables.
• Take Gemba walks and contribute on continuous improvement projects (i.e., working capital improvements, automation initiatives)

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong business acumen, a P/L mentality, and the drive to make a difference. We are looking for promotable talent.

REQUIREMENTS: CPA, CMA or MBA wanted. Must have 8+ years of business experience that most recently includes financial leadership within a manufacturing division or business unit. Experience needs to include financial & KPI reporting, budgeting, forecasting (revenues, expenses, cash), business modeling/analysis, and operational accounting (inventory, product costing). Must be willing to travel 10% within North America.

REWARD: $200,000 to $240,000 DOE plus bonus, LTIP, and relocation package.