Financial Controller

Gateway Search Pte Ltd; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Search Pte Ltd seeks an experienced Factory Finance Controller to oversee financial management, cost control, and accounting operations for a U.S. manufacturing facility. The role partners with factory leadership and corporate finance to strengthen controls and support operational decision-making.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in manufacturing finance, factory cost control, and a Big Four background, with strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and Mandarin-English fluency.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of finance/accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and local accounting rules.
• Experience with factory cost control and operational finance.
• Big Four background highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance and accounting for the U.S. facility and reporting.
• Establish factory cost control processes including budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor costs: direct materials, labor, overhead, inventory and other expenses.
• Provide financial insights to factory management and corporate.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors as required.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Support implementation of financial systems and reporting.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain to improve efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Factory cost control

Big Four background

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

English Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Factory Finance Controller to oversee financial management, cost control and accounting operations for a manufacturing facility in the United States.

This role will partner closely with the factory leadership team and corporate finance function to strengthen financial controls, improve cost visibility, support operational decision-making and ensure compliance with U.S. accounting and tax requirements.

The ideal candidate will have solid manufacturing finance and factory cost control experience, ideally combined with a Big Four accounting background and strong knowledge of the U.S. business and regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead finance and accounting activities for the U.S. manufacturing facility, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Establish and strengthen factory financial and cost control processes, including budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and variance management.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, including direct materials, labor, overhead, inventory and other operating expenses.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, procurement and other functions to identify cost drivers and improve operational efficiency.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, budgets, forecasts and management reports.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to factory management and corporate finance.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, local accounting requirements and applicable financial control policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors and other professional service providers as required.
• Support U.S. tax-related matters and ensure appropriate financial and tax compliance.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls and risk management processes within the factory.
• Support the implementation and improvement of financial systems, processes and reporting mechanisms.
• Work closely with headquarters and overseas finance teams to ensure consistent financial policies, reporting and controls.
• Handle other finance-related projects and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Economics or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience, with substantial experience in a manufacturing or factory environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in factory finance, manufacturing cost control and operational finance.
• Prior experience with a Big Four accounting firm is highly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. accounting standards, financial reporting, taxation and local regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with the U.S. business environment and experience supporting or managing finance operations in the U.S.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both business and finance teams.
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese, with both languages used as working languages.
• Strong ownership, integrity, attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Must be willing to build a long-term career and establish a strong presence in the U.S.

Preferred

• Experience supporting the setup, ramp-up or expansion of a U.S. manufacturing facility.
• Experience in electronics, semiconductor, optical communications, advanced manufacturing or other high-tech manufacturing industries.
• CPA or other relevant professional accounting qualification.
• Experience working with China-headquartered or multinational manufacturing companies.

Work Authorization

Candidates who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents or otherwise authorized to work long-term in the United States are preferred.