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We are seeking an Operations Controller who works as a key finance business partner supporting plant operations, manufacturing leadership, and corporate finance.  This role is responsible for managing and analyzing all aspects of a plant's financial performance realted to manufacturing cost, inventory, production variances, capital investments, and standard costing.

Main Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• 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.
• Support monthly variance analysis (labor, overhead, absorption, material usage, and purchase price variances) and provide clear commentary to management.
• Identify and validate Continuous Improvement (CI) and Savings initiatives in collaboration with Operations and Engineering.

Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead and execute month-end closing activities for the plant, including inventory reconciliation, WIP review, variance analysis, and production order settlement.
• Ensure compliance with corporate closing timelines, targeting a 4-day close.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts related to inventory, GR/IR, and fixed assets.
• Support the calculation and reporting of warranty provisions, inventory reserves, and E&O (Excess & Obsolete) inventory.

Costing & Inventory Control

• Work with EngineeringMaintain accurate BOMs, routings, and cost center rates in SAP S/4HANA to ensure correct product costing.
• Support 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.

Capital Expenditures (CAPEX)

• 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.

Compliance, Systems & Process Improvement

• 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 (Enterprise Performance Management) system initiatives for automation and efficiency.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Corporate Finance to implement best practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Experience in discrete manufacturing or high-tech/optics industry preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power BI or similar analytics tools.
• Demonstrated experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, and standard costing.
• Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills

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.

Pay Range: $114,000-$140,000, based on experienced and education.

Our facility in Boulder, Colorado, has key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specializes in the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components, optical thin film coatings, and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers, materials processing, instrumentation, life sciences, avionics, and defense.

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology, and an extensive in-house metrology lab.

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