Manufacturing Plant Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic advisor to the Plant General Manager on financial performance, risk management, capital allocation, and profitability improvement.
• Translate operational performance into financial impact and actionable insight.
• Lead financial modeling and ROI analysis for capital investments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Dynami team leader skilled at motivating a team and effectively prioritizing tasks to drive results.
• Own and maintain the standard cost system including: Labor, material, and overhead standards PPV and manufacturing variance analysis Absorption analysis Inventory valuation and reserves Analyze scrap, yield, labor efficiency, throughput, and overhead utilization.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and margin improvement strategies.
• Partner with Operations to identify and execute productivity improvements.
• Lead annual operating plan and rolling forecast processes.
• Provide monthly performance analysis including: Variance analysis (price, volume, mix, labor, overhead) Margin by product/customer Working capital trends.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Develop KPI dashboards aligned to plant performance objectives.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels, accuracy, and turns.
• Oversee cycle count processes and fixed asset controls.
• Improve cash flow through disciplined AR, AP, and inventory management.
• Ensure strong internal controls in compliance with SOX requirements.
• Serve as site lead for internal and external audits.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, SOX, and corporate policies.
• Strengthen internal control environment and drive continuous process improvement.
• Lead and develop plant accounting staff.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability standards.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance.
• 8–10 years progressive accounting/finance experience.
• 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment with full plant-level financial responsibility.
• Strong standard cost accounting experience.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and SOX.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel.
• PREFERRED: CPA and/or MBA.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in public company reporting environment.