JOB TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT/CONTROLLER

LOCATION: Elk Grove

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations and financial reporting, with a strong focus on month-end close, financial analysis, and operational reporting. This role works closely with the CFO, COO, and CEO to provide timely, accurate financial information and insights to support decision-making in a fast-paced metal fabrication manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries and manage the monthly close process

• Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure compliance with GAAP

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances

• Ensure accurate recording of inventory, WIP, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing variances

• Manage lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842, including recording right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, preparing monthly amortization and interest entries, and maintaining lease schedules

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules

• Perform financial and operational analysis to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities

• Review financial results with the CFO, COO, and CEO, highlighting key drivers and variances versus budget and forecast

• Prepare weekly flash reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:

  • Revenue and margin performance

  • Labor efficiency and utilization

  • Material usage and scrap

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee treasury management, including:

  • Cash forecasting

  • Monitoring liquidity and borrowing availability

  • Managing bank accounts and cash controls

• Coordinate with the Treasury Manager and CFO on working capital management, including AR, AP, and inventory levels

Banking, Audit & External Reporting

• Assist with bank reporting requirements, including covenant reporting, borrowing base reports, and lender requests

• Oversee and facilitate financial and tax audits, including:

  • Acting as the primary point of contact for auditors

  • Preparing and fulfilling audit requests and schedules

  • Coordinating responses with internal teams and external advisors

• Support external financial examinations and special reporting requests as needed

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain and enhance accounting processes within Epicor ERP

• Strengthen internal controls and documentation

• Support ERP, reporting, and cost accounting improvements

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, production, and sales to improve financial visibility and accuracy

May be required to follow other company-related duties as requested, subject to applicable state and federal laws.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

• 8+ years of progressive accounting/financial reporting experience, preferably in manufacturing or metal fabrication

• Strong understanding of:

  • Manufacturing cost accounting

  • Inventory and WIP accounting

  • Financial statement preparation

• Experience preparing management reports and KPIs

• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets

• Experience interacting with auditors, banks, and executive leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA preferred but not required

• Hands-on experience with Epicor ERP is a plus

• Degree or certification in finance related field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate with others with accommodation as required.

• Accommodation as required for reading documents, prints, and computer screens.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Typical metal manufacturing environment with exposure to powder coat paint facility.  Office work that primarily involves sitting/standing, filing and computer skills. Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Ability to move about the facility to access files, office equipment and other employees.