Manufacturing Finance Controller for IPO Readiness

AC Future, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Future, Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead manufacturing finance, with emphasis on inventory management, cost accounting, and working capital optimization. You will shape cash flow, controls, and accounting infrastructure in support of growth and potential IPO readiness.

The role partners with operations, supply chain, and executives to strengthen U.S. GAAP reporting, internal controls, and scalable processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years in progressive accounting/finance roles including controller-level responsibilities.
• Strong manufacturing, inventory, and cost accounting experience is required.
• Experience with inventory valuation, COGS, standard costing, variances, and overhead.
• Working capital management including AR/AP, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls; audit readiness experience is a plus.
• IPO readiness, SOX, SEC reporting, or public-company environments is highly preferred.
• ERP/financial systems implementation or optimization in a manufacturing context.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management and control of manufacturing operations including cost accounting and inventory.
• Own inventory valuation, reconciliation, reporting, and controls across the supply chain.
• Oversee working capital processes: AR, AP, cash forecasting, and liquidity management.
• Develop cash flow forecasts to support production planning and capital needs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and operations to improve cost controls and efficiency.
• Manage accounting operations: GL, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and financial statements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual U.S. GAAP financial statements and close processes.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Establish internal controls, policies, and procedures; ensure audit readiness and external reporting.
• Lead or participate in ERP and financial system implementations and optimizations.
• Assist in ensuring SOX readiness and scalable processes for growth.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Inventory management

Cost accounting

Cash flow management

U.S. GAAP

SOX readiness

ERP systems

CPA (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Job description

AC Future, Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead manufacturing finance, with emphasis on inventory management, cost accounting, and working capital optimization. You will shape cash flow, controls, and accounting infrastructure in support of growth and potential IPO readiness.

The role partners with operations, supply chain, and executives to strengthen U.S. GAAP reporting, internal controls, and scalable processes.