Controller

About the role

At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world’s most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a strategic, high-caliber Controller to lead the finance function transformation, buildout, and development of the accounting and controlling team at our San Marcos, CA facility. In this role, you will work on-site to own the future of accounting and controllership as we scale up the business. You will directly drive the team’s capabilities for quality and timely decision-making by ensuring accurate financial results accompanied by sound internal controls, all while partnering closely with leadership to maximize site profit and cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight & Reporting: Oversee the monthly accounting close process, standard costing, revenue recognition, inventory valuation, fixed assets, payroll, and accurate financial statement reporting to Corporate in accordance with US GAAP.
• System & Process Optimization: Develop accounting processes, systems, policies, rollout, and documentation—including ASC606—and establish tight controls over WIP and open work orders.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to standard accounting principles, company policies, internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley, and government contract compliance.
• Team Mentorship & Growth: Coach and grow the finance team, instilling a high accountability/ownership mindset and driving best practices through standardized work.
• Operational & Commercial Insight: Partner with Business Unit leadership, General Managers, and Operations to analyze financial drivers, evaluate New Business Opportunities, and support customer quoting and investment decisions.
• Forecasting & Analytics: Develop and execute a new analytics and metrics-based forecasting tool and process to enable real-time, fact-based decision-making.
• Strategic Growth & Due Diligence: Support cost/headcount controls, value drivers, productivity/continuous improvement, and drive financial due diligence and integration for new acquisitions.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience with a background of closing books accurately with minimal or no audit adjustments.
• Industry Domain: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience leading teams and managing people.
• Certifications: CPA or CMA preferred; Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) working knowledge is a plus.
• Systems Proficiency: Google Workspace, ADP, and EPICOR ERP.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical, intellectual rigor, problem-solving, and communication skills; experience operating in a high-accountability/metrics-driven environment.

Pay

• Base Salary Range: $120,000 – $170,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• Incentive Compensation: AIP target 15%.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Continuous professional development opportunities