Controller

The Plant Controller will provide financial leadership for a large, strategic manufacturing operation in Northeast Mississippi, partnering with operations to drive performance, improve processes, and influence business decisions in a complex manufacturing environment.

About the Role

The Plant Controller will oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities for a large manufacturing facility while serving as a trusted business partner to plant leadership. This individual will work closely with operations to improve financial performance, strengthen reporting, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support strategic initiatives. The position offers significant visibility with both plant and corporate leadership and provides an outstanding long-term career opportunity within a financially strong manufacturing organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant accounting and financial reporting activities
• Manage monthly close, financial statements, and account reconciliations
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models
• Partner with operations to improve profitability and operational performance
• Analyze key performance indicators and provide actionable business insights
• Support capital expenditure planning and financial analysis
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance
• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Drive process improvements, automation, and greater ERP utilization
• Lead and develop an accounting team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Five or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience is required
• Strong cost accounting and inventory accounting background
• Experience supervising accounting staff
• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Infor, QAD, or similar)
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• CPA or CMA designation preferred but not required
• Public accounting experience is a plus

What Makes This Opportunity Different

This organization is investing in the future of its finance function. The successful candidate will play a key role in modernizing accounting processes, improving financial reporting, leveraging ERP capabilities, and partnering with operations to enhance business performance. Rather than simply reporting results, you'll help influence them. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Plant Controller—or an ambitious Assistant Controller ready for the next step—who wants broader operational influence and long-term career growth.

Pay

Competitive base salary with an annual performance bonus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Long-term career advancement opportunities within a stable and growing manufacturing organization