Strategic Interim Controller — Multi-Site Manufacturing

Addison Group; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a hands-on Interim Controller for a well-established manufacturing organization with multi-site operations. You will lead accounting leadership, supervision, and multi-site financial reporting, ensuring strong controls and timely closes.

The role emphasizes inventory and cost accounting, SAP proficiency, and consolidation across sites. The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of progressive manufacturing finance experience, strong leadership, and the ability to balance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience leading a chorus of accounting functions across multiple sites.
• Strong SAP expertise with manufacturing orientation is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage inventory accounting and costing in a multi-site setup.
• Experience with financial consolidation and multi-entity reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and ensure timely reporting.
• Manage inventory valuation, reconciliations, and reporting across locations.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, variances, and COGS analysis.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and multi-entity reporting.
• Leverage SAP to analyze financial, inventory, and operational data for reporting.
• Partner with plant managers and executives to assess performance and profitability.
• Evaluate and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and accountability for the accounting team.
• Coordinate audits, tax, and external reporting commitments.
• Identify improvements to accuracy, efficiency, and visibility of financial data.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Multi-site reporting

Close reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a hands-on Interim Controller for a well-established manufacturing organization with multi-site operations. You will lead accounting leadership, supervision, and multi-site financial reporting, ensuring strong controls and timely closes.

The role emphasizes inventory and cost accounting, SAP proficiency, and consolidation across sites. The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of progressive manufacturing finance experience, strong leadership, and the ability to balance