Controller

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operational finance activities and participate in plant leadership meetings
• Review prior-day operational and financial performance and help forecast upcoming production activity
• Partner closely with operations, maintenance, and plant leadership to drive financial accountability
• Monitor plant costs in real time and identify spending risks before month-end
• Analyze manufacturing variances, production inefficiencies, overtime costs, contractor spending, and equipment-related expenses
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Provide actionable financial insights to improve operational performance and profitability
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and support major capital investment projects
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to understand operational challenges and cost drivers firsthand
• Lead and develop the Plant Accountant while fostering a collaborative finance environment
• Serve as the primary finance business partner for site leadership and corporate finance teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Progressive manufacturing finance and plant accounting experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a plant environment
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ability to partner effectively with operations leadership and influence decision-making
• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to engage directly with plant operations
• Experience supporting a unionized manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience leading or mentoring accounting or finance staff preferred

Pay

$155,000–$165,000 base salary

Benefits

15%+ annual bonus opportunity