Plant Controller

My client is a leading manufacturing company that is growing and seeking a Plant Controller to support the plant with financial reporting, analysis, and guidance on shop‑floor production accounting. Interaction with plant personnel is crucial for this position.

Pay

Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 per year, up to $140,000 plus a 5% bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements, maintain journal entries, and post to the general ledger.
• Coordinate the monthly close process within three days of month‑end.
• Plan and coordinate plant budget activities in alignment with corporate policies.
• Understand key business drivers and ensure budgets are accurate, comprehensive, timely, and tied to detailed sales forecasts.
• Reconcile all balance‑sheet accounts within five days of month‑end and review reserves for reasonableness.
• Deliver monthly detailed analysis of plant performance, including sales analysis, variances, and expenses, with commentary and presentation materials.
• Provide financial reports and analysis to local management and advise plant management on trends affecting results.
• Support the plant manager with insight and analysis to improve profitability.
• Develop variance reports to focus on process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Conduct variance analysis versus budget, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Monitor plant activity daily via a dashboard of bookings, sales, inventory, and variance analysis.
• Respond promptly to ad‑hoc analysis requests from plant management.
• Anticipate variances, monitor strategic goals for variance reduction, and collaborate on alternative strategies.
• Review and determine root causes for all trial‑balance line items and identify manufacturing cost trends.
• Compile and review data for the annual standard‑cost roll‑up.
• Ensure strong internal controls across all business functions.
• Coordinate and participate in inventory‑control initiatives to ensure accurate reporting.
• Work with the management team to identify, report, and analyze operational key performance indicators (KPIs) across locations, ensuring consistent measurement and sharing best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or financial data analytics and reporting, including leadership roles.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, management accounting, and corporate finance.
• Proven ability to build analytics and models to identify key drivers.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP or manufacturing accounting software; strong financial modeling and analytical skills.