Plant Controller

Plant Controller – Sanmina (SCI Technology, Huntsville, AL)

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At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter‑UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle‑to‑grave product life cycle support, we deliver high‑reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

SCI Technology offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up: ALL WE DO to serve those who serve. At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL. Please note that due to Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

The SCI Huntsville Plant Controller will be responsible for all accounting aspects of plant operations, and will support Plant Management in the operations of the Plant. This is a key role within the SCI Finance team, a major influencer in furthering development of SCI Finance as a learning organization that performs with integrity. This is not a “run the existing playbook” role;

this is a great opportunity to apply your knowledge and experiences and drive improvements to help create a world class accounting function. The plant controller will report to the Division Controller. This role has growth potential and high visibility within Sanmina Corp and will interface with internal and external auditors and internal leadership.

• Ensure accurate and timely plant financial accounting and reporting.
• Develop and execute efficient accounting practices and controls; challenge and overhaul ineffective processes.
• Work closely with SCI FP&A to develop insightful integrated financial forecasts.
• Provide advice and counsel to plant operating management to ensure optimum performance of the plant.
• Collect and interpret financial data to influence, recommend or impel management toward logical decisions consistent with company objectives.
• Identify and implement programs that control the corporation’s financial risk consistent with direction provided by the Division Controller and Corporate Accounting.
• Review and analyze financial information and highlights with the Plant Managers to drive plant profitability.
• Prepare and submit in a timely fashion, the month end close and management reports.
• Prepare financial projections and Plant status reports to divisional and corporate management as required and coordinate discussions with plant and division management on financial matters.
• Develop and implement systems to control the manufacturing operation costs and maintain systems to monitor product lines and customer profitability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Impeccable business ethics.
• Courage to identify and address uncomfortable facts and situations.
• Must be a problem solver with a dedication to provide solutions for issues.
• Must be analytical, organized and effectively communicate information and recommendations to Management.
• Must be confident to deal with operational challenges of the manufacturing plant and be a leader in all departmental meetings, presenting a finance perspective to the team.
• Must have the ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5‑7 years’ Cost Accounting/Plant Controller experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ASC 606 revenue recognition principles understanding and practical experience.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and CAS (Cost Accounting Standards) preferred; integrated financial systems (Oracle Projects preferred), cost accounting/analysis in an actual‑job order cost environment, inventory analysis and financial statement preparation.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills.
• CMA/CPA preferred.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen.