Manufacturing Controller: Costing, ERP & Operations Leader

Talent Group; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Group Executive Search is exclusively retained to identify an experienced Controller for a privately backed manufacturing company in Oakdale, California. This is a high‑impact leadership role overseeing accounting operations, cost accounting, inventory management, and ERP implementation.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing, strong GAAP knowledge, and collaboration with operations to improve profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing accounting experience.
• Cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, manufacturing variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Prepare GAAP‑compliant financial statements and reports.
• Own inventory valuation, standard costing, BOMs, variances, and cost accounting.
• Partner with operations to improve profitability and manufacturing performance.
• Develop KPIs and financial reporting for executives.
• Manage physical inventory and cycle counts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting.
• Coordinate audits and external accounting partners.
• Assist with ERP implementation and process improvements.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Maintain internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Standard costing

Manufacturing variance analysis

ERP systems

Excel

GAAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Talent Group Executive Search is exclusively retained to identify an experienced Controller for a privately backed manufacturing company in Oakdale, California. This is a high‑impact leadership role overseeing accounting operations, cost accounting, inventory management, and ERP implementation.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing, strong GAAP knowledge, and collaboration with operations to improve profitability.