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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