Manufacturing Controller

Jobot; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Controller in Woodland, CA to lead the full accounting function for a specialty food manufacturer. You will manage manufacturing cost accounting, inventory and team development while reporting to the CEO.

Responsibilities include monthly closes, budgeting, cash management and ERP leadership. This on-site role collaborates with international teams and supports financial modeling and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting/finance or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervising or managing accounting staff.
• Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory valuation, COGS and product costing.
• Strong background in U.S. GAAP and internal accounting controls.
• Proven ability to deliver month-end and year-end close and prepare financial statements.
• Proven ability to perform budgeting, forecasting, cash management and financial analysis.
• Experience with SAP Business One and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Run daily accounting operations across general ledger, payables, receivables and fixed assets.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly and year-end close, producing accurate and on-time financial statements and reports.
• Oversee inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, product costing and manufacturing accounting.
• Manage and develop the accounting team while remaining hands-on in key processes.
• Oversee budgeting, cash flow forecasting, working capital and financial performance reporting.
• Coordinate external audits and tax filings, ensuring compliance.

Skills

8+ years accounting experience

Accounting leadership

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Manufacturing cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP Business One

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Controller

$140000 - $170000 per year | Woodland, CA | On-site | Permanent

Manufacturing Controller, $140,000 to $170,000 per year, Onsite, Reports Directly to the CEO

A bit about us:

We are a specialty food manufacturer making premium oils and salad dressings. Our products reach customers across North America through both grocery stores and online retailers. We work alongside international colleagues in France, and our focus is on producing quality specialty foods that shoppers can find wherever they prefer to buy.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation: $140,000 to $170,000 per year
• Collaborative work environment: partner with international teams in France
• Report directly to the CEO
• Lead the full accounting function hands-on
• Own manufacturing cost accounting and inventory
• Manage and develop an accounting team
• On-site

Job Details

This role leads the full accounting function for a specialty food manufacturer, staying hands-on with the close, manufacturing cost accounting and inventory while managing and developing the accounting team. It also covers budgeting, cash management, ERP finance leadership and intercompany reporting with international finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Run daily accounting operations across general ledger, payables, receivables and fixed assets
• Lead the monthly, quarterly and year-end close, producing accurate and on-time financial statements and management reports
• Uphold accounting policies, internal controls and U.S. GAAP compliance, overseeing reconciliations, accruals and journal entries
• Manage and develop the accounting team while remaining directly involved in key processes
• Oversee inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, product costing and manufacturing accounting
• Review material, labor, overhead and manufacturing cost variances, and strengthen standard costing and product profitability
• Oversee physical and cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, reserves and inventory controls at company sites and third-party logistics providers
• Coordinate annual budgets, rolling forecasts and financial performance reporting, and keep financial and operational KPIs current
• Oversee cash flow reporting, cash forecasting, working capital and bank reconciliations, and support banking relationships and covenant reporting
• Support executive leadership with capital investment analysis, pricing decisions and financial modeling
• Act as finance lead for the ERP system, improving controls and data integrity and automating manual processes
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings and financial compliance with outside advisors
• Handle intercompany accounting and reporting alongside international finance teams

Needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Minimum 3 years of supervising or managing accounting staff
• Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory valuation, cost of goods sold and product costing
• Strong background in U.S. GAAP and internal accounting controls
• Proven ability to deliver month-end and year-end close and prepare financial statements
• Proven ability to perform standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis
• Proven ability in budgeting, forecasting, cash management and financial analysis
• Proven ability to manage external audits
• SAP Business One
• Advanced Microsoft Excel

Nice to have

• CPA
• MBA or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• Food manufacturing, specialty foods or consumer packaged goods experience
• Intercompany and multi-entity accounting with international subsidiaries
• ERP implementations and financial process automation
• French language proficiency

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