Senior Financial Controller

About the role

The Senior Financial Controller serves as the finance leader for the Moorpark site, sitting on the site leadership team to support the site GM. The role is also part of the Optical Systems Leadership team, and reports into the divisional finance organization.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership & Site Leadership
• Serve as the primary financial advisor and business partner to the Director of Operations and site leadership team
• Provide financial leadership and strategic guidance to support operational decision-making and business growth
• Participate as an active member of the site leadership team, helping shape site strategy and long-term business objectives
• Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities for revenue growth, margin improvement, productivity gains, and cost optimization, as well as take a strong lead in managing working capital
• Develop and communicate meaningful financial insights that drive accountability and improved business performance
• Support strategic initiatives, capital investments, organizational changes, and continuous improvement efforts through financial analysis and business case development
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Lead the development of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and long-range financial plans
• Conduct monthly business reviews and provide analysis of financial results, risks, opportunities, and key performance indicators
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting to site leadership, divisional leadership, and corporate finance
• Develop actionable recommendations to improve profitability, cash flow, and operational performance
• Monitor financial performance against plan and provide proactive recommendations to address variances
• Support pricing decisions, customer proposals, and profitability analysis to ensure sound commercial decision-making
• Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting
• Own and maintain standard costing methodologies across the site
• Analyze manufacturing variances, labor efficiency, material utilization, inventory performance, and absorption rates
• Partner with operations leadership to drive improvements in productivity, yield, scrap reduction, inventory management, and working capital
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and costing practices in accordance with company policies and accounting standards
• Support operational initiatives through detailed cost analysis and financial modeling
• Accounting, Controls & Compliance
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial accounting and reporting for the site
• Lead the month-end close process and ensure compliance with all reporting deadlines
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to the G&H Financial Control Framework
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable company accounting policies
• Support internal and external audits as required
• Cook up with divisional and corporate finance teams on financial reporting requirements
• Support tax reporting and other statutory compliance activities as required
• Operational Excellence
• Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve decision-support tools
• Drive a culture of financial accountability across the organization
• Support ERP system enhancements and process improvements that improve business performance and reporting accuracy

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required. CPA strongly preferred. MBA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience within a manufacturing environment. Prior experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Controller, Plant Controller, Finance Manager, or similar leadership role. Demonstrated success partnering with senior operational leaders and influencing business decisions. Strong experience supporting manufacturing operations through financial planning, analysis, and cost accounting. Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, engineered products, or highly regulated environments preferred. Strong ERP System Experience And Advanced Financial Reporting Capabilities. Experience with standard costing, inventory management, and manufacturing variance analysis required. Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS exposure preferred. Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency. Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment. Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Business Partnership
• Leadership and Influence
• Financial Acumen
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Communication and Collaboration
• Accountability and Ownership
• Continuous Improvement
• Results Orientation

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but rather to define the fundamental purpose and responsibilities of the role. Employees may be required to perform other reasonable and related duties as assigned by their manager. G&H is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This role may involve access to items or technical data subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates may be required to confirm eligibility to access such information in accordance with applicable regulations.

Salary Description

$185,000 annually