Operations Controller

TL;DR

Operations Controller: Managing and analyzing all aspects of a plant's financial performance related to manufacturing cost, inventory, production variances, capital investments, and standard costing with an accent on financial planning and analysis. Focus on reporting and month-end close, costing and inventory control, capital expenditures, compliance, systems & process improvement.

Location: Boulder, CO, US

Salary: $114,000-$140,000

Company

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across multiple sectors.

What you will do

• Own and manage the financial performance of the Boulder manufacturing plant, including manufacturing cost, inventory, CAPEX, and cost of goods sold.
• Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and standard cost updates in coordination with plant leadership and the North American Operations Controlling team.
• Lead and execute month-end closing activities for the plant, including inventory reconciliation, WIP review, variance analysis, and production order settlement.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Operations to develop and track CAPEX requests and spending.
• Ensure adherence to US GAAP, SOX, and internal control requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Corporate Finance to implement best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other equivalent accreditation.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing finance or cost accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of SAP, including production orders, internal orders, and cost center accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power BI or similar analytics tools.
• Demonstrated experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, and standard costing.

Nice to have

• Experience in discrete manufacturing or high-tech/optics industry preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K.
• Self-Managed Vacation, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability.