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Operations Controller jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, file an I-140 immigrant petition, and demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker was displaced. EB-2 and EB-3 pathways both apply depending on your degree and years of progressive experience in financial operations or cost control.
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Get Access To All JobsPOSITION OVERVIEW:
The Assistant Operations Controller will play a crucial role in the finance team, contributing to the financial success of our cutting-edge greenhouse operations. This position offers a unique opportunity for an established plant controller, or for a career-minded individual with finance talent to progress via a clear pathway towards a controllership position.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manufacturing Accounting & Costing
- Support all aspects of accounting for greenhouse operations including inventory, Cost of Goods Sold, manufacturing expenses and production related accruals
- Support the standard cost process, including annual standard cost updates and ongoing review of cost assumptions
- Collaborate with the finance team to analyze and interpret financial data related to greenhouse operations including standard costs of manufacturing, purchase price variances, material usage variances and other manufacturing variances
- Review inventory transactions and manufacturing activity for completeness and accuracy
- Support inventory valuation and accuracy for Company and ensure that inventory provisions are accurate
- Support physical inventory counts and reconciliation / investigation of differences
Month End Close and Financial Reporting
- Support the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close for greenhouse operations
- Prepare journal entries, inventory account reconciliations, accruals and supporting schedules
- Ensure that inventory and Cost of Goods Sold are accurately stated and reconciled to the General Ledger
- Prepare and review Operations P&L with greenhouse leadership and translate financial results into actionable information for non-financial leaders
- Develop and offer recommendations for improvement and implementing new accounting and internal control processes, operations process control procedures and relevant commercial analysis utilizing cost accounting principles and excellent business analysis, particularly in inventory business and capital expenditure processes
- Support month end close process including reconciliations and analysis with local ownership of inventory and construction in progress with the help of your team
- Work closely with operational teams to understand and align financial goals with business objectives
- Support financial planning / budget process for the site, including the preparation of annual budgets
- Pursue personal goals towards excellence including certifications and continuing education
Operations Finance
- Partner with McAdoo / Manchester facility operations leadership as well as the Corporate Controller in monitoring and reporting financial results for the business
- Partner with plant operational leaders to understand financial performance and key cost drivers
- Provide financial analysis to support cost reduction and greenhouse operational improvement / capital investment decisions
- Develop and monitor greenhouse KPIs, including production costs, yield, scrap, labor efficiency, inventory levels
- Assist operations leaders in developing annual budgets and ad hoc analysis
People Development
- Lead and mentor the Finance coordinator to help run the financial close and collaboration with operations at the McAdoo, PA and Manchester, TN facilities
- Lead and mentor the Plant Finance Lead in Manchester, TN to ensure they are meeting all responsibilities for the financial close and collaboration with operations for that location
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business or Finance
- CPA or other relevant certifications or a master’s degree would be a plus
- 5-7 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or facility-based setting
- Experience in the agriculture industry or CEA experience a plus but not required
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to relate operational activities to financial outcomes
- Motivated to work in the Controlled Environment Agriculture industry
- Desire to progress towards a greenhouse controllership position
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, strong interpersonal skills are a must, as well as willingness to accept and task ownership of new responsibilities in a fast-growing environment
- Proficient knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, and the ability to multi-task with moderate supervision
- Ability to manage in a matrix relationship with both the facility management and corporate leadership
- Experience in NetSuite a plus
- Spanish language skills a plus
Reporting Structure:
This position reports to the Corporate Controller. As this role has ownership of the two largest facilities in the Company, this position has significant exposure to the leadership of the company and offers a direct line of communication to the CFO and other senior leaders for professional growth and mentorship.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Assistant Operations Controller will play a crucial role in the finance team, contributing to the financial success of our cutting-edge greenhouse operations. This position offers a unique opportunity for an established plant controller, or for a career-minded individual with finance talent to progress via a clear pathway towards a controllership position.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manufacturing Accounting & Costing
- Support all aspects of accounting for greenhouse operations including inventory, Cost of Goods Sold, manufacturing expenses and production related accruals
- Support the standard cost process, including annual standard cost updates and ongoing review of cost assumptions
- Collaborate with the finance team to analyze and interpret financial data related to greenhouse operations including standard costs of manufacturing, purchase price variances, material usage variances and other manufacturing variances
- Review inventory transactions and manufacturing activity for completeness and accuracy
- Support inventory valuation and accuracy for Company and ensure that inventory provisions are accurate
- Support physical inventory counts and reconciliation / investigation of differences
Month End Close and Financial Reporting
- Support the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close for greenhouse operations
- Prepare journal entries, inventory account reconciliations, accruals and supporting schedules
- Ensure that inventory and Cost of Goods Sold are accurately stated and reconciled to the General Ledger
- Prepare and review Operations P&L with greenhouse leadership and translate financial results into actionable information for non-financial leaders
- Develop and offer recommendations for improvement and implementing new accounting and internal control processes, operations process control procedures and relevant commercial analysis utilizing cost accounting principles and excellent business analysis, particularly in inventory business and capital expenditure processes
- Support month end close process including reconciliations and analysis with local ownership of inventory and construction in progress with the help of your team
- Work closely with operational teams to understand and align financial goals with business objectives
- Support financial planning / budget process for the site, including the preparation of annual budgets
- Pursue personal goals towards excellence including certifications and continuing education
Operations Finance
- Partner with McAdoo / Manchester facility operations leadership as well as the Corporate Controller in monitoring and reporting financial results for the business
- Partner with plant operational leaders to understand financial performance and key cost drivers
- Provide financial analysis to support cost reduction and greenhouse operational improvement / capital investment decisions
- Develop and monitor greenhouse KPIs, including production costs, yield, scrap, labor efficiency, inventory levels
- Assist operations leaders in developing annual budgets and ad hoc analysis
People Development
- Lead and mentor the Finance coordinator to help run the financial close and collaboration with operations at the McAdoo, PA and Manchester, TN facilities
- Lead and mentor the Plant Finance Lead in Manchester, TN to ensure they are meeting all responsibilities for the financial close and collaboration with operations for that location
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business or Finance
- CPA or other relevant certifications or a master’s degree would be a plus
- 5-7 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or facility-based setting
- Experience in the agriculture industry or CEA experience a plus but not required
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to relate operational activities to financial outcomes
- Motivated to work in the Controlled Environment Agriculture industry
- Desire to progress towards a greenhouse controllership position
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, strong interpersonal skills are a must, as well as willingness to accept and task ownership of new responsibilities in a fast-growing environment
- Proficient knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, and the ability to multi-task with moderate supervision
- Ability to manage in a matrix relationship with both the facility management and corporate leadership
- Experience in NetSuite a plus
- Spanish language skills a plus
Reporting Structure:
This position reports to the Corporate Controller. As this role has ownership of the two largest facilities in the Company, this position has significant exposure to the leadership of the company and offers a direct line of communication to the CFO and other senior leaders for professional growth and mentorship.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Operations Controller
Match your credentials to the right EB category
If you hold a bachelor's degree plus five or more years of progressive experience in operations finance or cost control, you likely qualify for EB-2. Document each promotion and scope expansion now, PERM requires precise credential verification that many applicants underestimate.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have already sponsored Operations Controller or similar financial operations roles through employment-based green card sponsorship, so you're approaching employers who already understand the PERM process and its timeline.
Verify your prevailing wage before salary negotiation
Run your target city and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. Your employer's PERM application must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level, so knowing the floor protects you during negotiation.
Get your O*NET occupation code confirmed early
Operations Controller maps to multiple SOC codes depending on scope, financial management versus cost accounting versus general operations. Confirm the correct O*NET classification with your employer's immigration counsel before PERM is filed, since misclassification can delay or invalidate the labor certification.
Understand the PERM recruitment test your employer must run
DOL requires employers to conduct good-faith recruitment before filing PERM, including specific posting methods and documentation that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. Delays often happen here, ask prospective employers early whether they have immigration counsel coordinating this process.
Plan around priority date backlogs at the offer stage
Both EB-2 and EB-3 have per-country annual limits. Nationals of high-demand countries can wait years before an I-485 can be filed, even after PERM and I-140 approval. Confirm your country's current priority date with USCIS before committing to a sponsoring employer.
Green Card Operations Controller: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card categories cover Operations Controller roles?
Most Operations Controllers qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in financial operations. EB-3 applies if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree or two years of relevant experience. Your employer's PERM filing must specify the minimum requirements for the role, which then determines the category.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for an Operations Controller?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every few years. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is a pathway to lawful permanent residence. The process involves PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and then adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits create priority date backlogs for some nationalities.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Operations Controllers for green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role type and location. This lets you focus on companies that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process for financial operations or similar roles, rather than approaching employers who have never sponsored a foreign national before.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
AC21 job portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. Additionally, if your original employer's I-140 was approved, that priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition. These are separate rules, portability requires a pending I-485, while priority date retention requires an approved I-140.
What does the PERM process involve for an Operations Controller role?
Your employer files a PERM application with the Department of Labor after completing a prevailing wage determination and a good-faith recruitment test to confirm no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. DOL reviews the application and either certifies or audits it. Only after PERM certification does the employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The entire process typically runs in sequence and can span one to several years depending on audit risk and country backlogs.