IPG Photonics
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Site Controller – Manufacturing Operations
position Overview
The Site Controller is the senior accounting leader at our Alabama manufacturing site and is responsible for financial integrity, cost control, and operational decision support. The role bridges corporate finance requirements with daytoday plant operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and actionable financial insight for site leadership.
Core Responsibilities
Financial Analysis, Reporting & Insight
- Own sitelevel financial results and provide actionable insights to plant and business leadership
- Lead monthly close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Prepare and present financial forecasts, annual operating plans, and variance analyses
- Produce and review standard and ad hoc financial reports for site and corporate management
Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Support
- Oversee costing and pricing analysis for touch labor, projects, and manufacturing activities
- PPV Analysis
- Own standard costing, margin analysis, and production cost variance analysis
- Ensure accurate product costing and bill of materials (BOM) integrity
- Partner with operations to identify cost drivers and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Labor and Overhead Rate Calculation
Inventory & Controls Leadership
- Own inventory accounting, including workinprocess (WIP) analysis and inventory valuation
- Lead physical inventory counts and reconciliation of discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with SOX and internal control policies at the site level
- Develop, implement, and maintain strong accounting processes and SOPs
Systems, Processes & Training
- Serve as site owner for ERP and inventory systems (e.g., Business Central)
- Drive best practices and alignment of accounting and inventory procedures
- Train and support manufacturing personnel in inventory systems and financial processes
- Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and reporting efficiency
Leadership & Business Partnership
- Act as the primary finance partner to the Plant Manager and site leadership team
- Translate financial data into operational insights for nonfinance stakeholders
- Support performance metrics and KPIs tied to productivity, cost, and profitability
- May mentor or oversee site accounting staff if the need occurs
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- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or plant accounting
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Demonstrated ability to operate at both detailed transactional and strategic levels
- Strong communication and crossfunctional partnership skills
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Pay Range:
The pay range on this posting applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location posted, the applicable range could differ. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
Other Compensation: Employees in this role are eligible for additional rewards which could include:
- Annual Discretionary Bonus or Sales Bonus as Applicable
Benefits Provided: All Regular* US employees receive:
- Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service
- Paid sick time
- 12 (twelve) Paid Holidays Each Calendar Year
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disabilityinsurance
- 401(k) plan with Company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Adoption Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Parental Bonding Leave
- Bright Horizons Backup Care
- Bright Horizons College Coach
*Prorated for reduced hour schedules
Additional Benefits Offered: IPG also offers access to:
*Benefits eligibility may differ by program for reduced hour schedules
Deadline and How to Apply
This job posting will remain active until a candidate is identified and/or the Company rescinds the job posting.
For full consideration, please click on the link to apply.
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“Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action M/F D/V
IPG Photonics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. All employment decisions and personnel actions at IPG Photonics are administered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, qualified mental or physical disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic carrier status, any veteran status, any military service, any Application for any military service, or any other category or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. IPG Photonics Corporation provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact (508) 506-2527 or email [email protected] opens an email client applicationto request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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