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Job Description
The Operations Controller – Catheter Solutions serves as a strategic business partner to the Catheter Solutions V.P across the three CathX locations of San Jose, CA, Arden Hills, MN, and Costa Rica manufacturing sites. This role leads a team of cost accountants and is responsible for overseeing cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting functions, driving financial performance, and supporting decision-making through insightful analysis. The manager ensures the integrity of cost of goods sold (COGS), and manufacturing variances, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and financial planning processes.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of cost accountants across CathX manufacturing locations.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of product costing, inventory valuation, and COGS across all sites.
Responsible for supporting the P&L elements of revenue, SG&A and CAPEX for the CathX business
Analyze manufacturing variances and partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of standard cost rates for labor, overhead, and materials.
Act as a financial advisor to site leaders, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support capital investment decisions, cost justifications, and operational strategies.
Lead cost accounting aspects of ERP implementations and upgrades, ensuring alignment with manufacturing and inventory processes.
Identify and implement improvements in cost accounting practices, controls, and reporting.
Support the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasts, and close financial activities.
Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.
Conduct routine inventory audits and cycle count accuracy evaluations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
5 years of progressive experience in cost accounting or financial management within a
manufacturing environment.
Proven experience managing teams and supporting multi-site operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle ERP or similar systems is highly
desirable.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
About Us
Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.
Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.
Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.
At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in “Turning polymers into possibilities.” Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.
Our Employees And Our Customers Are At The Center Of Everything We Do. Those Relationships Have Been Built On a Foundation That Is Supported By Our Mission And Vision
Our Mission: Provide Solutions – Enable Innovation – Enhance Lives
Our Vision: Working Together – Doing It Better
Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we’re constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?
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The Operations Controller – Catheter Solutions serves as a strategic business partner to the Catheter Solutions V.P across the three CathX locations of San Jose, CA, Arden Hills, MN, and Costa Rica manufacturing sites. This role leads a team of cost accountants and is responsible for overseeing cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting functions, driving financial performance, and supporting decision-making through insightful analysis. The manager ensures the integrity of cost of goods sold (COGS), and manufacturing variances, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and financial planning processes.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of cost accountants across CathX manufacturing locations.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of product costing, inventory valuation, and COGS across all sites.
Responsible for supporting the P&L elements of revenue, SG&A and CAPEX for the CathX business
Analyze manufacturing variances and partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of standard cost rates for labor, overhead, and materials.
Act as a financial advisor to site leaders, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support capital investment decisions, cost justifications, and operational strategies.
Lead cost accounting aspects of ERP implementations and upgrades, ensuring alignment with manufacturing and inventory processes.
Identify and implement improvements in cost accounting practices, controls, and reporting.
Support the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasts, and close financial activities.
Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.
Conduct routine inventory audits and cycle count accuracy evaluations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
5 years of progressive experience in cost accounting or financial management within a
manufacturing environment.
Proven experience managing teams and supporting multi-site operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle ERP or similar systems is highly
desirable.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
About Us
Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.
Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.
Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.
At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in “Turning polymers into possibilities.” Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.
Our Employees And Our Customers Are At The Center Of Everything We Do. Those Relationships Have Been Built On a Foundation That Is Supported By Our Mission And Vision
Our Mission: Provide Solutions – Enable Innovation – Enhance Lives
Our Vision: Working Together – Doing It Better
Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we’re constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?
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