Site Controller

East West Manufacturing; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Manufacturing is seeking a Site Controller for its Vancouver, WA site. You will lead all finance and accounting activities, ensure accurate reporting, and partner with site leadership to drive cost control and strategic planning.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and leadership experience. Expect close collaboration with operations, supply chain, and senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax principles, and manufacturing cost accounting.
• 5+ years in accounting within a manufacturing environment; electronics contract manufacturing is a plus.
• 3–5 years in a Site Controller-level role and 3–5 years leading a finance team.
• Familiarity with OEE, yield, scrap rates, and throughput metrics.
• Proficient with SAP or Oracle ERP and BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, product costing, inventory valuation, scrap and variances.
• Deliver financial statements, KPIs, and performance analyses to leadership.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, valuation, and reconciliation processes.
• Monitor production efficiency and optimize resource utilization.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and manage investments in equipment.
• Ensure internal controls and regulatory compliance across site operations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and address findings.
• Provide data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions for the site.
• Mentor and develop the finance team and collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Where people matter. East West, a trusted Integrated Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) company, and Vexos, a global provider of Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Custom Material Solutions (CMS), have joined forces to deliver exceptional manufacturing and supply chain solutions.

The Site Controller oversees all financial and accounting operations for the manufacturing site in Vancouver, WA. This is an on-site role that ensures accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and strategic fiscal management. The Site Controller directly leads the accounting team and manages core functions such as financial reporting, transaction oversight, expense control, working capital, risk mitigation, and rolling forecasts.

A key partner to site leadership, the Site Controller provides data-driven insights to guide operational and strategic decisions. This position is also responsible for maintaining and strengthening financial policies, procedures, and controls to proactively identify, resolve, and document accounting issues in support of the site’s operational and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Cost Control: Analyze manufacturing costs, product costing, inventory valuation, scrap, rework, and operational variances to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Financial Reporting: Deliver timely and accurate financial statements, KPIs, and performance analyses.
• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory accuracy, valuation, and reconciliation processes.
• Production Efficiency: Analyze operational data to optimize productivity and resource utilization.
• Capital Expenditures: Evaluate and manage investments in equipment and facility improvements.
• Internal Controls: Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Audit Coordination: Facilitate internal and external audits, addressing findings proactively.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify financial and operational risks, developing strategies to minimize impact.
• Staff Development: Mentor and guide the finance team, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, supply chain, and senior leadership to align financial and business goals.
• Decision Support: Provide data-driven insights to guide strategic initiatives and operational decisions.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

• Education & credentials: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Accounting expertise: Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax principles, and manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, overhead allocation, and variance analysis.
• Manufacturing experience: 5+ years in accounting within a manufacturing environment, with electronics contract manufacturing experience as an asset.
• Leadership experience: 3–5 years in a Site Controller-level role and 3–5 years managing a finance/accounting team.
• Manufacturing metrics: Familiarity with key metrics such as OEE, yield, scrap rates, and throughput.
• Systems & tools: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, plus hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Financial analysis: Ability to analyze business cases, ROI, and NPV for capital projects, as well as pricing and customer profitability.
• Communication & impact: Strong ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders and senior management.
• Leadership & execution: Proven ability to lead process improvements, system implementations, and business continuity planning.
• Personal strengths: Self-starter, proactive problem-solver, collaborative team player, and effective communicator who can manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.

This role is eligible for the Vexos Manager Bonus. The bonus payment is based on the prior year fiscal outcome tied to EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization), and personal performance goals. As a member of the management team, if objectives are achieved at 100%, you will receive a bonus equal to 15% of your gross salary, prorated from hire date.

This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data. In accordance with 22 CFR § 120.62, this access is limited to U.S. Persons — defined as U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents ("green card" holders), and individuals admitted as refugees or granted asylum under applicable U.S. law — unless appropriate government authorization is obtained. Applicants who do not meet the definition of a U.S. Person may be considered; however, employment in this role is contingent upon the ability to obtain this required authorization. This employer does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.