Plant Controller

The Team You Will Be Joining

• A finance function being built from scratch at a brand new manufacturing site
• Part of an established manufacturer expanding into a new product line and a new market
• Reports to a Senior Director of Finance, with close collaboration across R&D, plant leadership, and the broader site team
• Organization actively scaling, with significant growth planned over the next several years

What They Offer You

• A newly created Controller seat with full ownership of the finance function for a brand new plant
• The chance to build a team from the ground up, rather than inheriting an existing structure
• Direct involvement in a new ERP rollout, new product line, and new manufacturing operation
• A rare opportunity to shape how finance operates at a facility from day one
• A clear growth path to director or higher as the business scales

Location

Southern Virginia, primarily onsite. Initial training based at another company location.

Why This Role Is Important

• Establishes the finance function for a major capital project representing the company's future growth direction
• Owns inventory, costing, and manufacturing accounting for a facility expected to grow well beyond the company's current base business
• Builds and leads a team from scratch, shaping the culture and structure of the function
• Works in close partnership with plant leadership and R&D as the site comes online
• Positioned to grow with the business as it scales significantly over the next few years

The Background That Fits

• Proven controller experience, not someone growing into the role
• ERP implementation experience preferred, expert user experience considered
• Experience building a finance team from the ground up
• Comfortable owning inventory, costing, and manufacturing accounting
• Public accounting, tax, CPA, or CMA are all a plus, none required
• Driven and ready to take on a role that grows in scope as the business grows