Business Unit Controller

Manufacturing Business Unit Controller for AI Infrastructure LeaderAddison Group SoCal is partnering with a high-growth, publicly traded technology manufacturer that is helping power the next gen of AI and hyperscale infrastructure. With double-digit Y-o-Y growth, this organization sits at the center of one of the most important tech buildouts of our time. Our client is seeking a Plant Controller -- a strategic, hands-on, systems-savvy leader ready to take ownership of the P&L, elevate cost visibility, drive operational accuracy, internal controls, continuous improvement, and serve as a key advisor to plant operations and executive leadership.The OpportunityYou will be at the helm of the full spectrum of plant-level financial management, shaping the rollout of a new manufacturing operation in an SAP environment -- from cost accounting and inventory control to financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic business partnership. You'll report to the Senior Controller and partner directly with Operations, Engineering, FP&A & Supply Chain leaders, delivering insights that drive margin, efficiency and growth.What You'll DoStrategic Financial Leadership:Act as financial business partner to BU General Manager and plant leadership, leading financial planning cycles, including budgeting, forecasting, and LRPPresent financial results, variance explanations, and forward-looking analyses to senior management and corporate stakeholdersDrive financial literacy and accountability across plant functions (Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering) by embedding financial discipline into operational decision-makingPartner with corporate finance on business unit P&L ownership and support M&A, capital investment, or restructuring analyses as neededFinancial Reporting & AccountingOversee standard costing system, including material, labor, subcon fees, and overhead cost structures; reconciliation of inventory to balance sheet and ledger accountsLead the analysis of gross margin, cost of sales, inventory trends, turnover ratios, and production yield dataEnsure accurate, timely close processes & audit-ready financialsMaintain & strengthen SOX internal controlsInventory ControlPlan/execute physical inventories and reconciliation to SAPMonitor/communicate inventory movement trends & impact to P&LReporting & AnalysisDevelop/maintain management reporting dashboards and KPI frameworksAnalyze variances arising from production and purchasing activities, including production order variances and PPVValidate GAAP and non-GAAP P&L results through detailed COS analysisSystems & Process ExcellenceChampion key modules in SAP, ensuring data integrity & scalabilityDrive process improvements, automation, and system enhancementsOversee cost allocations, activity rates, and planning cycles with precisionLeadership & InfluenceBuild a culture of accountability, continuous improvement & collaborationWhat You BringBachelor's degree with CPA, CMA or MBA highly preferred10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance with background in ramping up/transforming high-growth plant operations (computer/electronics manufacturing a major win)Expertise in SAPDeep understanding of standard costing, manufacturing cost structures, and inventory accountingWorking knowledge of SOX/internal controlsStrong executive communication skills -- you can turn complexity into clarity -- liaison effectively with Engineers and Manufacturing Operations leadersExposure to forecasting/planning tool (Adaptive or similar)Compensation & Work ModelCompetitive base salary range: $165-175K + 20% bonus + equityHybrid Work model: 4 days onsite at a SoCal-based facilityWhy this role?You will step into a company that is peaking right now. This is an opportunity to:Influence global manufacturing operations & financial strategyCollaborate with top-tier executive leadersBuild & optimize systems that will scale with significant growth