Job Description
Description
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to join our team in Livermore, California. In this role, you will serve as a key business partner, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, ensure sound financial planning, and provide critical insights to support decision-making. This position requires a hands-on approach to managing budgets, analyzing financial data, and identifying opportunities for growth and operational improvements.
Responsibilities:
+ Lead financial planning and forecasting processes, including quarterly, annual, and long-range plans aligned with strategic goals; collaborate with local teams to ensure accurate, detailed, and actionable budgets.
+ Partner with Sales to develop proactive growth strategies and long-term planning; perform client profitability analysis (revenue, pricing, cost, margin) and advise on new customer contracts.
+ Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting; analyze P& L, identify inefficiencies, and recommend cost-saving, quality, and operational improvements.
+ Perform detailed analyses on product manufacturing costs, project expenses, and ROI; interpret trends and results to identify opportunities for improved profitability, working capital, and asset depreciation.
+ Manage inventory controls and ensure accurate financial reporting; partner with cross-functional teams on process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
+ Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and key performance metrics for both local management and executive leadership.
Requirements
+ 8+ years of financial leadership experience, ideally within a manufacturing setting, with a strong emphasis on process improvement.
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
+ Collaborative and hands-on leadership style with strong business acumen; comfortable engaging across all organizational levels.
+ Proficient in accounting systems, with preference for experience in Great Plains and financial analysis tools.
+ Solid background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
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