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