Plant Controller

Manufacturing Business Unit Controller for AI Infrastructure Leader Addison Group So Cal

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.

You 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.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Act as financial business partner to BU General Manager and plant leadership, leading financial planning cycles, including budgeting, forecasting, and LRP
• Present financial results, variance explanations, and forward-looking analyses to senior management and corporate stakeholders
• Drive financial literacy and accountability across plant functions (Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering) by embedding financial discipline into operational decision‑making
• Partner with corporate finance on business unit P&L ownership and support M&A, capital investment, or restructuring analyses as needed
• Oversee standard costing system, including material, labor, subcon fees, and OH cost structures; reconciliation of inventory to balance sheet and ledger accounts
• Lead the analysis of gross margin, cost of sales, inventory trends, turnover ratios, and production yield data
• Ensure accurate, timely close processes & audit‑ready financials

Inventory Control

• Plan/execute physical inventories and reconciliation to SAP
• Monitor/communicate inventory movement trends & impact to P&L

Reporting & Analysis

• Develop/maintain management reporting dashboards and KPI frameworks
• Analyze variances arising from production and purchasing activities, including production order variances and PPV
• Validate GAAP and non‑GAAP P&L results through detailed COS analysis

Systems & Process Excellence

• Champion key modules in SAP, ensuring data integrity & scalability
• Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
• Oversee cost allocations, activity rates, and planning cycles with precision

Leadership & Influence

• Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement & collaboration

• Bachelor's degree with CPA, CMA or MBA highly preferred
• 10+ 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 SAP
• Deep understanding of standard costing, manufacturing cost structures, and inventory accounting
• Working knowledge of SOX/internal controls
• Strong executive communication skills -- you can turn complexity into clarity -- liaison effectively with Engineers and Manufacturing Operations leaders
• Exposure to forecasting/planning tool (Adaptive or similar)

Competitive base salary range: $165-175K + 20% bonus + equity

Hybrid Work model: 4 days onsite at a SoCal-based facility

You will step into a company that is peaking right now. This is an opportunity to:

• Influence global manufacturing operations & financial strategy
• Collaborate with top-tier executive leaders
• Build & optimize systems that will scale with significant growth