Site Controller

Crown Technical Systems; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Technical Systems is seeking a Controller based in Fontana, CA, reporting to the Director of Finance. You will lead the finance team for the site and act as a key business partner to the General Manager, ensuring accurate financial management and compliance with corporate and legal standards.

The role focuses on driving profitability, cash flow, and long-term performance, developing investment cases, and guiding process improvements across finance functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required or equivalent experience and training.
• MBA is preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is required.
• Background in manufacturing/cost accounting is preferred.
• Typically requires 10+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team to ensure accounting and financial processes align with corporate and legislative requirements.
• Oversee the site’s accounting and finance functions, including monthly statements, forecasts, and audits.
• Drive profitability, cash flow, and long-term performance for the Fontana site.
• Develop business cases for investments, assess risks, and support quotes with strong business acumen.
• Implement process improvements such as finance digitization and SOX compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA

Job description

Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, is a leader in power distribution and protection systems concentrating on sophisticated, state-of-the-art relay and control panels, medium voltage switchgear, and enclosures (power/control buildings/ E-Houses). We specialize in customized, turn-key solutions that ensure safe, secure, and reliable power distribution. Working at Crown Technical Systems offers a dynamic and rewarding career path for individuals seeking to power the world. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and a culture of internal promotion, we empower you to reach your full potential and contribute to projects that truly matter.

The “Controller” will be based in Fontana, CA, reporting to the Director of Finance.

Responsible for the total finance and accounting function of a site(s), this site leader is an integral member of the management team, acting as a critical business partner to the General Manager.

They will lead and manage the finance team to ensure accounting and financial processes and procedures are in accordance with corporate and legislative requirements.

What a typical day looks like:

• Maximize financial returns by establishing and overseeing the financial aspects of the assigned site/business segment performance.
• Proactively drive actions to improve profitability, cashflow and long-term performance.
• Identify & build business cases for investments, evaluate & mitigates risks, understand foreign exchange and currencies impacts, support quotes & work with customers, drawing on strong business acumen to achieve high site performance.
• Identify and develop opportunities for process improvements such as finance digitization efforts.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to corporate policies, local country, and US GAAP, as well as tax, customs, and trade compliance.
• Oversee the activities of the Accounting and Finance Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, 12 month rolling forecasts and annual audits.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls which safeguard company assets by verifying the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the Company's value, including complying with the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
• Prepare reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Drive HR Strategies, Talent Development, coaching, mentoring and culture actions to recruit and retain a qualified, motivated & high performing workforce.

What we're looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience and training.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• A background in manufacturing/cost accounting is preferred.
• Typically requires a minimum of 10+ years of related experience.

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Crown Technical Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Crown Technical Systems, you must complete the application process first).