Controller - Manufacturing

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Company Profile:

Melfred Borzall is a modern, growing manufacturing company based in Santa Maria, California. We specialize in high-quality horizontal directional drilling tools used to install underground infrastructure worldwide. To support our growth and improve our financial management, we are adding a new Controller position to our team, in which the role will have a significant impact on our operations and future success.

Job Summary:

Reporting to senior management and in collaboration with our external CPA firm, the Controller will lead the financial, accounting, and HR operations.

As a key member of the leadership team, the Controller will drive the implementation of effective financial practices, with a focus on cost accounting, channel profitability analysis and leveraging Sage 100 ERP software. In addition, this role includes supervising our in-house accounting and bookkeeping team.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Financial Management and Reporting:

Develop,manage and present accurate financial reports, in collaboration with senior management and our external CPA firm;

Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual budgets;

Update financial statement structures and revise the chart of accounts to align with strategic goals.

Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, and multi-state sales tax compliance.

Cost Accounting and Analysis:

Improve product costing methodologies to support strategic pricing and profitability analysis;

Evaluate the financial performance of sales channels, including direct, distribution and e-Commerce.

Operational Oversight:

Supervise and mentor in-house accounting and bookkeeping team, delegating tasks effectively;

Ensure seamless collaboration between internal and external stakeholders, includingour external CPA and outsourced HR service providers;

Support payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.

Human Resources Oversight:

Manage HR policies, procedures and compliance, in coordination with our outsourced HR company.

Strategic Leadership:

Participate in the development of the company’s strategic plans;

Conduct departmental rotations to gain a thorough understanding of the organization’s operations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline;

Minimum of 7 years in senior leadership accounting roles, with at least 3 years of HR experience;

Experience in manufacturing, particularly with cost accounting, highly desired;

Proficiency with the MS Office suite of products, Sage 100 ERP software and a strong understanding of EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System);

Proficiency with GAAP accounting standards;

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, a plus;

Proven ability to lead and develop teams;

Astute oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;

Exceptional organizational, analytical, time management, problem-solving, multi-tasking and attention to detail skills.

Working Hours:

8:00AM
-4:30PM, Monday – Friday

Compensation:

$130K -$185K DOE annual base salary, for this full-time exempt position.

Medical 85% paid for employee; 65% paid for dependents by company;

Life insurance 100% paid by company for employee;

16 days of paid time off annually (can be used for sick and/or vacation);

Week off paid between Christmas and New Year;

6 paid public holidays;

401k profit sharing plan;

Location:

Santa Maria, CA – in-office position only

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Human Resources Services

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