Controller Manufacturing West Sac

At this stage in your career, you’re not chasing titles or proving you can run a clean close — you’ve already done that.

Now you want broader ownership. Greater influence. Work that truly matters.

This is your opportunity to take full responsibility for the accounting function within a company scaling rapidly against a clear strategic vision. If leading through growth excites you and you want your experience to directly shape how a company doubles and continues expanding, this is where you make a lasting impact

Working directly with the CFO, you will lead day-to-day accounting operations and maintain full ownership of cost accounting and general ledger reporting.

• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including direct oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and future hires as the department scales

• Take full responsibility for the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely GAAP-compliant financial statements — complete general ledger ownership

• Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages for executive leadership

• Direct inventory accounting, manufacturing cost accounting, labor/material/overhead analysis, standard costing, and overhead rate calculations

• Ensure accurate revenue recognition within a complex manufacturing environment

• Lead cash management strategy, including forecasting and liquidity planning

• Partner with the CFO on cash flow forecasting and financial planning

• Build and strengthen internal controls and scalable accounting processes to support rapid expansion

• Analyze production costs, gross margins, and operational efficiency metrics

• Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning

• Prepare audit schedules and act as primary contact for external auditors

• Identify and implement ERP and system enhancements to improve reporting accuracy and operational effectiveness

You bring:

• Extensive manufacturing accounting experience (contract manufacturing / EMS highly preferred)

• Deep expertise in cost accounting

• Strong command of GAAP — you have owned the close process, overseen month-end, and led an accounting team with confidence

• Experience preparing complete financial statements

• Demonstrated team leadership and supervisory experience

You may also have:

• Experience supporting manufacturing or OEM environments within aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, or electronics sectors

• Public accounting background

• CPA or CMA certification

• Experience working within a public company or under SOX internal control environments (valuable as the company continues to grow)

• Familiarity with JobBOSS ERP

• Exposure to DCAA or DCMA audits / government contract accounting

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

You will receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with strong employer contributions for you and your family, a generous PTO and sick leave program, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and performance-based incentives aligned with organizational growth.

Compensation:

$160,000-$195,000 per year