Controller

Req ID: 141575

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Plano

Summary

Site Controller - Small Manufacturing Site

The Site Controller for a small manufacturing operation is a key strategic business partner responsible for overseeing all financial operations, accounting, and compliance activities for the site. This role provides critical financial leadership and drives performance improvements through hands-on financial planning, analysis, and control, acting as the primary financial liaison to the Site Cross-Functional Team (CFT) and the Site General Manager (GM).

Detailed Description

1. Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Drives the strategic financial future and performance of the site

• Leads the preparation and review of the site's Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and periodic forecast updates.
• Manages Actuals Reporting and Forecast Updates, providing insightful guidance on interlock revenue (PxQ), production ramp costs, labor costs, and TPS details (freight/duties/tariff).
• Leads Monthly Operating Review (MOR) activities and generates periodic reports for site, regional dashboards, and corporate needs.
• Conducts standard financial analytics, including Production Spending (TPS) and SG&A Cost analysis, to maintain tight budget control.
• Drives cost productivity initiatives by leading the Cost Productivity Roadmap Review (CPR), establishing targets, and evaluating/selecting projects based on hard savings and tangible financial impact.
• Manages Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) tracking and consolidation, including business case development, capitalization/depreciation tracking, and post-implementation reviews.
• Performs financial analyses, such as OMVA (Operational Margin Value Added) analysis, RMS/PPV (Retained Material Savings/Purchase Price Variance) analysis, and Business Case Analysis for repricing and quotes.

2. Accounting, Control, and Compliance

Acts as the key guardian of financial integrity and compliance and leverages financial systems

• Ensures the accuracy of monthly actuals reporting and manages Non-Recurring Expense (NRE) recognition.
• Maintains rigorous internal compliance standards, overseeing Corporate Controls (FOS) and managing External and Internal Audit processes, as well as fulfilling local authority and Corporate financial requirements.
• Manages annual local statutory filing, tax planning support, and local tax filing submissions.
• Executes timely balance sheet (BS) reconciliations (e.g., Blackline, Finance scorecard), including Allowance For Doubtful Accounts/Bad debt (AFDA) and E&O accrual processes.
• Ensures timely escalation and communication of all provisions and reserves to the Regional Controller and segment stakeholders.

3. Operations and Inventory Finance

Possesses deep technical knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain finance

• Drives and supports strong Inventory management practices, including overseeing E&O (Excess & Obsolescence), cycle counts, physical inventory, scrap, and adjustment analysis.
• Provides hands-on support in material Costing, including Production Variances , and accurately determines Inventory Valuation (MOH/PPV/Standard Costs).

4. Leadership and People Development

Beyond technical skills, the Site Controller must serve as a hands-on business leader

• Acts as a critical and proactive business partner to the Site CFTs and Plant/General Manager, providing strategic financial direction and driving operational accountability.
• Conducts regular touchpoints with key plant functions (HR, SCM, Engineering, CFTs) to proactively address potential operational issues and financial impacts.
• Solutions-oriented decision-maker who is able to drive change and operational discipline through influence.
• Manages site financial and accounting personnel (or lean site finance team).
• Staffs the department, assigns work, reviews performance, and addresses performance issues.
• Coaches, guides, and develops finance personnel.
• Focuses on building out Finance organizational backup capability and cross-training to support the site as needed.
• Promotes and maintains a productive, collaborative work environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Industry Expertise: Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing, high-tech, or industrial environment is required, preferably within publicly traded companies.
• Technical Skills: Experience with internal controls, SOX compliance, standard costing, and audit remediation. Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Excel.
• Leadership: Proven ability to provide hands-on tactical and strategic financial leadership with a track record of partnering with plant leadership.
• Travel: Minimal.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data
• Repetitive manual movements are frequently required (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc)
• Occasional overnight travel is required

Typical Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting within a manufacturing environment, with at least 2-3 years in a site controller, assistant controller, or senior plant finance role.

Typical Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics is required. CPA, CMA, or MBA is preferred.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.