Manufacturing Controller: ERP & Financial Strategy

Century Group; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 217,771,000 - 232,098,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client that seeks a Controller to oversee accounting operations across multiple sites in Ventura County, CA. The role is contract to hire with a starting pay rate of $76.00 to $81.00 per hour.

The ideal candidate will lead financial reporting, budgeting, cost and inventory accounting, and ERP optimization while guiding teams and ensuring timely, accurate results. Experience in manufacturing or related operations is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Significant accounting leadership experience in manufacturing, construction, industrial, or related operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, BOM structures, and financial reporting.
• Experience overseeing multi-site or multi-entity accounting operations and complex processes.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or migrations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and month end close activities.
• Manage cost accounting, inventory accounting, and operational financial analysis across facilities or business units.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial planning efforts.
• Drive ERP system enhancements, accounting process improvements, and tech initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support growth initiatives.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

ERP implementations

Cross-functional leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Carbon

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that seeks a Controller to oversee accounting operations across multiple sites in Ventura County, CA. The role is contract to hire with a starting pay rate of $76.00 to $81.00 per hour.

The ideal candidate will lead financial reporting, budgeting, cost and inventory accounting, and ERP optimization while guiding teams and ensuring timely, accurate results. Experience in manufacturing or related operations is valued.