Operations Controller

Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

What You’ll Do

Lead cost accounting activities across multiple small manufacturing businesses

Maintain and improve ERP-based cost systems, procedures, and reporting

Oversee inventory management including audits, cycle counts, and variance analysis

Analyze labor, material, and overhead costs to support pricing, quoting, and margin improvement

Prepare and present cost proposals, burden rates, and monthly financial reports to leadership

Act as a true business partner to the VP of Finance—offering tactical support and strategic insight

Ensure compliance with CAS, FAR, and DFARS for government contracts

Support government and financial audits across sites

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA a plus)

7–10 years of cost accounting experience in aerospace or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing

Proven ability to operate in a hands-on role supporting multiple entities or facilities

Familiarity with FFP and Cost-Plus contracts and government cost compliance

Experience working in lean environments with small, agile teams

Strong understanding of inventory, cost control, and ERP systems

Preferred Skills

Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency (e.g., NetSuite, Epicor, or similar)

Comfortable communicating financials to both shop floor and executive-level audiences

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Proactive mindset and ability to implement improvements independently

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Target salary range is $160,000 – $190,000 annually + discretionary bonus.

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to Alissa at alissa.do@adeccona.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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