Manufacturing Operations Controller | Travel-Heavy Profit Driver

KCG; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KCG is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Controller to support a portfolio of precision manufacturing companies across the U.S. The role blends accounting, operations, and business improvement, with travel to multiple facilities and a strong emphasis on standardizing processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing finance, solid cost accounting, and ERP experience. This position offers exposure to diverse manufacturing environments and active collaboration with plant

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience within manufacturing
• Strong cost accounting and inventory experience
• Background in precision machining, aerospace, metal fabrication, or other discrete manufacturing environments preferred
• Experience partnering directly with operations and plant leadership
• Manufacturing ERP experience (Epicor, JobBoss, E2, Global Shop, Infor Visual, NetSuite, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to improve profitability and operational performance
• Analyze cost accounting, inventory, labor, overhead, and manufacturing efficiencies
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and financial reporting that drive better business decisions
• Standardize accounting and operational processes across multiple manufacturing sites
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, inventory accuracy, ERP improvements, and process implementation
• Support acquisition integrations and help newly acquired businesses transition onto standardized financial processes

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

KPIs & dashboards

Financial analysis

Operations collaboration

Tools

Epicor

JobBoss

E2

Global Shop

Infor Visual

NetSuite

Job description

KCG is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Controller to support a portfolio of precision manufacturing companies across the U.S. The role blends accounting, operations, and business improvement, with travel to multiple facilities and a strong emphasis on standardizing processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing finance, solid cost accounting, and ERP experience. This position offers exposure to diverse manufacturing environments and active collaboration with plant