Controller / Senior Controller – Manufacturing

You’ve already built the technical credibility. Now you want ownership and impact.

Controller / Senior Controller (Manufacturing)This opportunity places you in full leadership of the accounting function for a specialized manufacturing company entering a major growth phase. If helping build the financial infrastructure behind expansion into AI, aerospace, and energy markets excites you, this is where your experience truly matters.

Working closely with an experienced CFO, you will guide the accounting organization for one of fewer than ten companies globally operating this advanced manufacturing technology. As the company scales, your leadership will ensure the financial foundation is strong, accurate, and built for continued expansion.

Controller / Senior Controller (Manufacturing) Your Role & Responsibilities

As Controller / Senior Controller, you will oversee all accounting operations and maintain full responsibility for financial reporting and cost accounting.

You will:

• Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team, including direct oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and future team members as growth continues

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and GAAP-compliant financial statements

• Maintain full general ledger accountability and financial statement integrity

• Prepare and review executive-level financial reporting packages

• Oversee inventory accounting and manufacturing cost accounting, including labor, materials, overhead analysis, standard costing, and rate calculations

• Ensure proper revenue recognition within a sophisticated manufacturing environment

• Drive cash management, forecasting, and liquidity planning initiatives

• Partner with the CFO on cash flow strategy and broader financial planning

• Strengthen internal controls and implement scalable accounting processes to support rapid expansion

• Analyze production costs, margins, and operational performance metrics

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning

• Serve as primary liaison for external auditors and prepare audit schedules

• Evaluate and improve ERP systems and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Controller / Senior Controller (Manufacturing) What You Bring

Required:

• Deep manufacturing accounting experience (contract manufacturing / EMS strongly preferred)

• Significant cost accounting expertise

• Strong GAAP knowledge with hands-on ownership of the close process

• Experience preparing full financial statements

• Demonstrated team leadership experience

Preferred:

• Background supporting aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, electronics, or related OEM manufacturing sectors

• Public accounting experience

• CPA or CMA certification

• Experience in a public-company or SOX-regulated environment (valuable for future growth initiatives)

• Experience with JobBOSS ERP

• Familiarity with DCAA or DCMA audits and government contract accounting

Controller / Senior Controller (Manufacturing) Why This Role

This is a leadership opportunity where your work directly supports company expansion and long-term strategy.

Base compensation ranges from $165,000 to $195,000, depending on experience and depth of manufacturing accounting expertise.

The company offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with strong employer contributions, a generous PTO and sick leave program, a 401(k) plan with company contribution, and performance-based incentives aligned with growth.

This position is fully on-site in Sacramento. Relocation assistance available.