Controller

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

. Align with management on key initiatives, financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeHuntington Beach • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $99,046 - $143,637 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong ability to provide actionable insights and recommendations based on complex financial data. Proficient in utilizing advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to support financial modeling and reporting processes.

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Financial ReportingBudgeting And ForecastingAdvanced Excel SkillsGAAP UnderstandingManufacturing Accounting Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCost AccountingJournal Entry ReviewVariance AnalysisCash Flow AnalysisStatistical Data CompilationModeling Tools DevelopmentAd-Hoc ReportingPerformance Indicator MonitoringAccounts And Finance Record Maintenance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsConfidentiality MaintenanceProject ManagementProfessional Interdepartmental Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)EPICORMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

JSox ComplianceFinancial Close ProcessManufacturing AccountingNikkiso Safety Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Align with management on key initiatives, financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
Assist the accounting team with the financial close process and monthly reporting and analysis
Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations according to JSox requirements
Prepare and analyze actual financial results against historical performance
Monitor performance indicators, highlight trends, and analyze causes of unexpected variance
Assist with month-end reporting and presentations
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis efforts
Assist with developing modeling tools for month-end, forecasts, and budgets
Prepare and analyze periodic cash flows, business activity reports, and financial position forecasts
Analyze complex financial and operational data and provide timely financial recommendations for decision-making and strategic initiatives
Develop actionable recommendations based on analysis and interpretation of information
Provide insights and recommendations on cash flow, cost identification and allocation, and risk management
Ensure accurate and timely completion of ad-hoc analyses, reports, metrics, and dashboards
Assist with documenting processes and procedures
Perform cost accounting as required
Perform other duties as assigned
Work with ACD departments in an office environment, with possible travel to client offices, production facilities, or industrial/construction job sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field is required; equivalent experience may be accepted
10+ years’ experience in a controller, analyst, or similar accounting role
Intermediate to advanced Excel competency
Intermediate to advanced PowerPoint skills
Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
EPICOR experience is preferred, but not required
Understanding of GAAP and financial analysis experience helpful
Prior manufacturing accounting experience is necessary
Ability to apply accounting principles to maintain Accounts and Finance records
Ability to make involved and varied arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately
Ability to tabulate statistical data and compile necessary reports
Excellent communication and organization skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to handle multiple high-priority projects accurately
Ability to work with all ACD departments professionally
Must complete new employee safety training and required job-specific training
Must comply with Nikkiso safety requirements and wear provided PPE as/when needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for work environmental and physical demands
Nikkiso-provided PPE as/when needed, including safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut-resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and dust masks
New employee safety training, including Safety Awareness
Job-specific ongoing training as required
Equal opportunity employment and an inclusive work environment