Corporate Controller – Manufacturing & Cost Accounting
- Location Fresno, CA
- Salary $175k/year - 190k/year
- Job Type Permanent Placement
- Posted December 4, 2025
About the Role
This opportunity is with a well-established manufacturing organization in the Central Valley that is known for its stability, collaborative culture, and strong team rapport. The Corporate Controller will play a key strategic role in supporting executive leadership and will work closely with a highly engaged, hands-on CFO who values open communication, collaborative teamwork, and operational partnership. The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, a positive and supportive work environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on cost structure, financial operations, and multi-site manufacturing performance. This role is ideal for a cost accounting leader who thrives in a team-oriented environment and enjoys partnering directly with senior leadership to drive operational and financial excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain standard costs, BOMs, routings, and overhead rates.
- Analyze manufacturing variances and lead monthly cost close activities.
- Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliations, and cost-related internal controls.
- Lead annual standard cost updates and support budgeting and forecasting.
- Oversee preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
- Manage general ledger accuracy and coordinate month-end and year-end close processes.
- Provide cost and financial analysis to support pricing, profitability, and capital decisions.
- Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to drive cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.
- Improve cost accounting processes, financial reporting, and ERP utilization.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and cost accounting teams across multiple sites.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA preferred.
- 8+ years of accounting experience with strong manufacturing cost accounting background.
- Proficiency with Sage ERP required; experience with other ERP systems a plus.
- Strong skills in standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities