NetSource, Inc. is seeking a Senior Financial Planning/Reporting SOX Analyst to serve as the Operations Controller for its Boulder, Colorado plant. The role blends financial planning, cost management, inventory control, CAPEX governance, and SOX/compliance, partnering with Operations and corporate finance to deliver accurate, actionable financial insights.
Position Overview
The Operations Controller at the Boulder, CO plant acts as a primary finance business partner for plant operations, manufacturing leadership, and corporate finance. The role manages the plant's financial performance across manufacturing cost, inventory, production variances, capital investments, and standard costing, while upholding US GAAP and SOX controls. This on-site position supports month-end close, forecasting, and annual operating planning within the North American Operations framework. Salary is USD 114,000 to 149,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Own the plant's financial performance, covering manufacturing costs, inventory, CAPEX, and COGS.
- Develop and analyze monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and standard cost updates in collaboration with plant leadership and the North American Operations Controlling team.
- Assist with monthly variance analyses (labor, overhead, absorption, material usage, and purchase price variances) and provide management commentary.
- Identify and validate Continuous Improvement (CI) and savings opportunities with Operations and Engineering.
- Lead month-end close for the plant, including inventory reconciliation, WIP review, variance analysis, and production order settlements.
- Ensure adherence to corporate closing timelines, targeting a four-day close.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts related to inventory, GR/IR, and fixed assets.
- Assist with calculation and reporting of warranty provisions, inventory reserves, and E&O inventory.
- Collaborate with Engineering to maintain accurate BOMs, routings, and cost center rates in SAP S/4HANA for correct product costing.
- Support the annual standard cost roll and ensure alignment with corporate guidelines.
- Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to monitor inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and scrap reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement in inventory valuation, COGS tracking, and variance management.
- Coordinate with Engineering and Operations to develop and track CAPEX requests and spending.
- Support Investment Management processes, including project approval, capitalization, and depreciation tracking.
- Provide post-implementation financial reviews and ROI validation for completed projects.
- Ensure adherence to US GAAP, SOX, and internal control requirements.
- Support standardization of reporting and control processes across sites in collaboration with the North American Controlling team.
- Participate in ERP (SAP S/4HANA) and EPM system initiatives for automation and efficiency.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Corporate Finance to implement best practices.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting.
- Strong SAP knowledge, including production orders, internal orders, and cost center accounting.
- Proven experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, and standard costing.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or an equivalent credential.
- Experience in discrete manufacturing or high-tech/optics industries is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power BI or similar analytics tools.
- Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills.
Technologies
- SAP
- SAP S/4HANA
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- EPM
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
