Plant Controller

Financeroles; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401k matching program

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Financeroles in Fullerton, CA, is seeking a Plant Controller on-site to lead global financial reporting and controllership efforts for the manufacturing site. You will partner with operations to drive cost control, capital projects, and robust internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strong background in manufacturing finance, ownership of month-end closes, and SOX compliance, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for plant leadership and corporate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in finance or accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in financial statement analysis, product costing, and business case development.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Governance and internal controls over financial processes.
• Maintain US GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Lead month-end and quarterly closings.
• Ensure SOX compliance and strengthen internal controls.
• Oversee inventory management, cycle counts, and year-end inventories.
• Manage fixed asset sub-ledger, CIP reviews, and asset audits.
• Identify accounting risks and implement mitigations.
• Partner with Plant Manager on financial reporting and operations.
• Develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze plant performance, variances, and provide actionable insights.
• Deliver financial presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Standardize processes to eliminate waste and drive value.

Skills

Financial analysis

Costing

Business case development

SOX/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Epicor Avante

Hyperion (HFM)

Job description

Position Overview:

As a Plant Controller, you'll be part of our Industrial Finance Controllership team working as an on-site employee at our Fullerton, CA location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Governance & Internal Controls.
• Maintain accurate financial statements in strict accordance with US GAAP and corporate policies.
• Lead comprehensive month-end and quarterly closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Drive full compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and continuously improve the site's internal control environment.
• Oversee inventory management, including the coordination of year-end physical inventories, cycle counting programs, and the development of robust control procedures.
• Manage the fixed asset sub-ledger, including expenditure monitoring, Construction-in-Progress (CIP) reviews, and asset audits.
• Proactively identify accounting risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Operational Business Partnership.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager and operations team to provide transparent, actionable financial reporting.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
• Analyze plant performance and variances, translating data into insights that drive operational improvements.
• Provide high-level scenario modeling and ad-hoc business case analysis to support strategic investment and ROI.
• Deliver financial presentations to plant leadership, business units, and corporate stakeholders.
• Standardize routine business processes to eliminate waste and drive value creation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional development within the finance and operations teams.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in finance or accounting within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in financial statement analysis, product costing, and business case development.
• A strategic thinker who can work independently while collaborating across all levels of the organization.
• High integrity, a "continuous improvement" mindset, and the ability to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Epicor Avante and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is highly preferred.

Benefits/Salary:

• The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation.Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $149,000- $182,000.