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StaffingForce lists this Manufacturing Controller | GAAP, Costing & Forecasting Lead opportunity in santa ana, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Business Summary
A leading aerospace manufacturer specializing in the design, manufacturing, and assembly of complex components and systems supporting commercial aerospace, defense, and space programs. The company operates in a highly regulated manufacturing environment focused on precision, quality, operational excellence, financial discipline, and continuous improvement. With a reputation for engineering innovation and manufacturing excellence, the organization continues to expand its capabilities while supporting many of the world's leading aerospace and defense customers.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Sightline Cloud preferred.
Five or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong manufacturing experience.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and month-end close.
Knowledge of revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting is a plus.
Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented manufacturing environment.
Day to Day Responsibilities
Manage daily accounting operations while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
Prepare and review month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
Analyze manufacturing costs, including labor, material, overhead, inventory, production variances, and standard costing to improve operational performance.
Prepare financial statements, management reports, KPI dashboards, gross margin analysis, and other reporting packages for executive leadership.
Supervise general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.
Support payroll reconciliations, banking transactions, cash management, and cash flow forecasting.
Partner with manufacturing, operations, purchasing, and engineering leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and financial planning.
Monitor inventory valuation, work-in-process, finished goods, and manufacturing cost reporting to ensure financial accuracy.
Maintain strong internal controls and support internal and external audit requirements.
Drive continuous process improvements within accounting, finance, and ERP systems to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.
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Worksite address
santa ana, CA, 92725, US
Who can apply
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