Operations Controller

The Operations Controller leads cost analysis, inventory control, and operational reporting to improve profitability, enhance productivity, and support strategic business decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, maintenance, and accuracy of standard costs for manufactured products.
• Establish and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), labor routings, production rates, and cost allocation methodologies in coordination with operations.
• Analyze direct materials, direct labor, variable overhead, and fixed manufacturing overhead.
• Partner with operations to build visibility into true cost of production, materials utilization, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Implement inventory control procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory data. Manage inventory levels and inventory accounting processes to optimize inventory turnover and minimize carrying costs.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, material losses, excess stock, and obsolete inventory.
• Support inventory cycle counts and periodic physical inventory reconciliations.
• Monitor and analyze costs and expenses across various operational areas.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve cost efficiency without sacrificing quality or service levels.
• Develop and implement cost control measures and initiatives to achieve financial targets.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, providing financial guidance and support as needed.
• Provide financial insights, performance metrics, and analysis to senior management to help drive strategic decision-making and performance improvements.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to assess financial performance against targets.
• Develop dashboards and KPI reports to communicate performance.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and drive operational excellence.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of process changes and initiatives, making adjustments as needed.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance team.
• Coach and develop team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.

Requirements

• Work Experience - minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting with responsibility for cost accounting.
• Bachelor's in accounting. CMA / CPA Preferred
• Knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals
• Proficiency with costing standards, cost systems and variance analysis.
• Attention to detail, proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• ERP System experience (JDEdwards preferred)
• Must be proficient in MS Office software
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities