Controller (Plant)

Robert Half Finance & Accounting
📍 Santa Cruz, CA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted May 13, 2026

Job Description

Description
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead accounting activities for our manufacturing operation in Santa Cruz, California. This role combines hands-on financial management with operational partnership, supporting accurate reporting, cost visibility, and informed decision-making across the plant. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting expertise and can balance day-to-day transactional oversight with higher-level analysis and planning.


Responsibilities:

• Direct plant accounting activities, including ledger oversight, account balancing, period-end close, and preparation of financial reports.

• Record and review daily financial transactions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely processing.

• Lead manufacturing cost accounting efforts by managing product costs, inventory valuation, margin analysis, and cost variances.

• Work closely with plant leadership to interpret financial res...

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Job Details

  • Location Santa Cruz, CA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date May 13, 2026
  • Application Deadline May 18, 2026