Operations Controller

Description

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