Regional Manufacturing Controller – KPI-Driven Finance Leader

Tandem Foods; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods seeks a Regional Controller, Manufacturing Finance to lead financial operations across four southern California facilities, based in Cypress, CA or Pittsburgh, PA. You will partner with operations on budgeting, close, forecasting, cost/inventory accounting, and profitability analysis to drive cost control and efficiency.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing accounting with cost accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience. Travel 10-20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience within the manufacturing sector, cost accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and proven experience identifying and implementing internal controls.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial and cost accounting processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in fixed asset and capital project tracking.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop business partnerships.
• Planning and execution skills with process improvement impact.
• Team player with cross-department collaboration.
• Willingness to travel 10-20%.

Responsibilities

• Manage month end close for four facilities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and standards; review costs and reconcile plant accounts.
• Improve internal controls; mitigate business risks and set routines for controls.
• Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting with reliable cost projections linked to KPIs and standard costs.
• Prepare and analyze variance and KPI reports; assist leadership with root-cause analysis.
• Provide cost/benefit analysis and ROI for capital projects with cross-functional partners.
• Support new product costing aligned with operations and profitability targets.
• Assist Director, Manufacturing Finance and Plant Management with ad-hoc projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Internal controls

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Excel

Stakeholder comms

Cross-functional

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Master's or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Tandem Foods seeks a Regional Controller, Manufacturing Finance to lead financial operations across four southern California facilities, based in Cypress, CA or Pittsburgh, PA. You will partner with operations on budgeting, close, forecasting, cost/inventory accounting, and profitability analysis to drive cost control and efficiency.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing accounting with cost accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience. Travel 10-20% is expected.