Controller (Manufacturing) - Fresno

You’ve already proven you can run an effective close and lead a strong accounting function. Titles aren’t what motivate you anymore.

What you want now is meaningful ownership. Real influence. The opportunity to help shape what comes next.

This is your chance to step into full accounting leadership within a company in rapid growth mode and executing on a clear expansion strategy. If building the financial foundation that supports a company doubling in size excites you, this is where your experience creates lasting impact

Controller (Manufacturing) What You Will Own and Lead

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will oversee daily accounting operations and maintain full responsibility for cost accounting and financial reporting.

Your responsibilities will include :

Leading, mentoring, and developing the accounting team, including oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and future hires as the department scales

Full ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting and complete general ledger accountability

Preparing and reviewing monthly financial reporting packages for executive leadership

Managing inventory accounting and comprehensive manufacturing cost accounting, including labor, material, and overhead analysis, standard costing, and overhead rate calculations

Ensuring accurate revenue recognition within a complex manufacturing environment

Driving cash management strategy, including forecasting and liquidity planning

Partnering with the CFO on cash flow forecasting and financial strategy

Designing and strengthening internal controls and scalable accounting processes to support rapid growth

Evaluating production costs, margins, and operational efficiency metrics

Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning initiatives

Preparing audit schedules and serving as the primary liaison with external auditors

Identifying and implementing ERP enhancements and system improvements to elevate reporting accuracy and operational efficiency

Controller (Manufacturing) What You Bring

Required Experience :

Significant manufacturing accounting experience (contract manufacturing / EMS strongly preferred)

Deep cost accounting expertise

Strong GAAP foundation with hands-on ownership of the close process and financial statement preparation

Experience preparing complete financial statements

Proven leadership and team management experience

Preferred Background :

Experience within aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, electronics, or related OEM manufacturing environments

Public accounting experience

CPA or CMA certification

Experience within a public company or SOX-compliant internal control environment (valuable for future growth initiatives)

Familiarity with JobBOSS ERP

Exposure to DCAA or DCMA audits and government contract accounting

Controller (Manufacturing) Why This Opportunity

This role represents a meaningful growth platform — professionally and organizationally.

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

The company offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with strong employer contributions for you and your family, a generous paid time off and sick leave program, a 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution, and performance-based incentives aligned with company growth.

This is a 100% on-site position in Sacramento. Relocation assistance available.