Site Controller

Site Controller, Cicoil

FLSA Status: Salary

Reports To: Trexon Controller and Cicoil General Manager

Location: Valencia, CA

Summary

Trexon is actively seeking a Site Controller for Cicoil operations with the role located in Valencia, CA. Serving as a finance leader, the Site Controller provides invaluable support to the operational site (“Operations” or “Site”) and its management team. The primary objective is to ensure accurate accounting records while offering guidance that facilitates informed financial decision-making while driving the financial transformation of the operations.

Reporting to Trexon’s Controller, the Site Controller is entrusted with upholding the corporate accounting policies at the Site, ensuring proper accounting controls for accurate financial records and leading initiatives that optimize financial processes and enhance performance across the department. A core aspect of the role involves leveraging advanced ERP systems and other digital tools to foster growth, increase productivity, and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

The Site Controller’s responsibilities encompass accounting operations, financial and cash management, and implementation of strategies to align financial practices with organizational goals. By collaborating closely with stakeholders, the Site Controller plays a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies that drive the unit forward.

Effective communication is integral to the Site Controller’s role, as the Site Controller must articulate financial insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders. By fostering a culture of transparency and accountability, the Site Controller helps cultivate an environment conducive to achieving organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, leadership skills and a proven track record in accounting and financial management within a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and manage the Site level month-end closing, financial reporting and account reconciliation processes in accordance with corporate guidelines and timeline. This involves preparing and reviewing journal entries and performing account reconciliations.

• Perform and manage the day-to-day accounting activities of the Operations. This involves performing bank reconciliations, collaborating with the corporate centralized Accounts Payable department, reviewing and collecting accounts receivable balances and monitoring inventory accounting processes for accuracy. 

• Responsible for Site’s annual budget, rolling forecasts, ad-hoc analysis and other reporting as required.

• Develop and report on analytics to influence effective decision making and achieve revenue, gross margin, profit and working capital targets. This includes but is not limited to pricing, products costs, operational cost productivity and expense management, right-sizing cost levels while driving improvement in working capital.

• Provide strategic and operational advice working with Site General Manager and all Site departments

• Collaborate cross-functionally and provide financial support and guidance to ensure processes and procedures are appropriate and provide accurate data for financial reporting and analytics.

• Participate in Operations/Business Reviews and other special projects or steering committees to ensure achievement of financial plans and strategic goals.

• Review current accounting policies and procedures at the Site level to ensure compliance with GAAP and consistency with corporate accounting policies. This includes cash, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accounting areas. Develop and implement new policies and procedures where necessary.

• Ensure compliance with state and local government sales and use tax reporting requirements.

• Perform other job-related duties as requested by management.

Key Competencies

• Proven leadership skills; ability to collaborate and work in a matrixed team environment.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to propose positive business solutions to problems.

• Strong influencing and problem-solving skills with attention to the details.

• High intellectual curiosity and strategic mindset.

• Ability to handle confidential financial and personnel information appropriately.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.

• Forward-thinking in implementing tools to improve analytics, driving better business decisions.

• Good organizational skills and ability/capacity to handle a high work volume.

• Self-motivated and positive team player.

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA or MBA preferred.

Experience: Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a dedicated accounting/finance function, Manufacturing and inventory accounting experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of payroll processing, taxes, compliance, auditing, and benefits administration. Demonstrated ability to improve processes and diagnose problems. Training will be provided on internal Trexon processes and systems, as required for this position.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. The employee must occasionally crouch, stoop, or reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000