Controller

Description

Controller – UTC/Eulex

Location: On-site – Monterey Park, CA

Reports to: General Manager

Quantic UTC/Eulex is a trusted U.S. manufacturer of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and high-frequency ceramic capacitors, supporting demanding applications across aerospace, defense, telecommunications, test and measurement, photonics, and 5G. UTC offers decades of expertise in mission-critical, high-reliability components, while Eulex provides innovative technologies for advanced broadband and RF applications. Together, as part of Quantic Electronics, they deliver cutting-edge ceramic capacitor solutions for the world’s most advanced electronic systems.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on and proactive Controller to manage and lead the finance team as well as functions and P&L’s at the manufacturing site. This role is critical in ensuring our operations remain GAAP and SOX compliant while driving financial discipline, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has a robust background in cost accounting, capitalized variance, and ERP systems, and brings a strong perspective on how a high-performing finance department should operate.

We are seeking a self-starter —who is a proactive, hands-on, accountable leader, who can own the numbers, ask the right questions, and drive clarity and results.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the full accounting and finance function across the manufacturing site and P&Ls, ensuring consistent processes, reporting, and controls.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, with full ownership of site financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
• Maintain and enforce SOX-compliant internal controls across the site; lead audit readiness and compliance activities.
• Drive high standards of cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, BOM integrity, and capitalized variance analysis.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure issues are resolved quickly and correctly through strong root-cause analysis.
• Leverage ERP systems to drive accurate production order tracking, costing, and reporting—identify gaps and lead system/process improvements.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support operations, supply chain, and executive decision-making.
• Own the development and management of site-level budgets, rolling forecasts, and capital investment planning.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members —fostering a culture of ownership, performance, and collaboration.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to the GM and business leaders, bringing a financial lens to daily operations and long-term planning.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and profitability.
• Manage interactions with corporate finance, external auditors, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• 5-7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance with 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a Controller required.
• Strong background in cost accounting and capitalized manufacturing variance tracking.
• Hands-on experience managing or supporting P&Ls.
• High proficiency with ERP systems (Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, or similar); systems implementation/improvement experience a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and internal control frameworks.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage remote site finance teams and drive accountability.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills—you ask the right questions and make sound judgment calls.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where getting things done is just the baseline.
• HRIS system experience (e.g., Paylocity, ADP or Workday) helpful.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• This is a primarily sedentary on-site position that operates primarily in a professional office environment within a manufacturing facility requiring typical office mobility.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
• The role may require occasional visits to the production floor, which may involve exposure to machinery, noise, manufacturing processes and use of stairs.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, perform computer work, and communicate effectively in person and electronically.
• Some lifting of office materials (up to 25 lbs) may be required on occasion.
• Occasional travel (less than 10%) may be required to other Quantic company facilities, meetings or audits.
  
  

Salary Range: Base $90k - $160k plus Annual MIP Bonus and GPU’s (Growth Participation Units)

EEO/AA

Quantic is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work-related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. We participate in E-Verify.

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U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS As a U.S. defense manufacturer, Quantic UTC/Eulex is required to safeguard U.S. defense-related and other export-controlled articles, technologies, and services from unauthorized access, export, or re-export.The transfer of U.S. export-controlled articles, technologies, or services (including manufacturing processes) to individuals or entities that do not qualify as “U.S. persons,” as defined by 22 CFR 120.62, is prohibited without prior authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agencies, such as the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).Under 22 CFR 120.62, a “U.S. person” is defined as a lawful permanent resident as per 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also includes any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or other entity that is incorporated to do business in the United States, as well as governmental entities at the federal, state, or local levels. It does not include foreign persons as defined in

• 120.63.To ensure compliance with U.S. export control regulations, candidates for this position are required to undergo an Export Compliance Assessment. As part of this process, candidates may be asked to provide documentation verifying their status as “U.S. persons” or “foreign persons,” in accordance with U.S. regulation, to determine whether prior authorization is required to perform specific job duties related to this position.