Plant Controller

Responsibilities

• Lead plant accounting activities by overseeing cost reporting, financial controls, and analysis tied to manufacturing performance.
• Manage the month-end close process for the facility, ensuring financial results are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.
• Maintain and refine standard costing methods to improve visibility into product costs, inventory valuation, and production variances.
• Analyze manufacturing expenses, labor, material usage, and overhead trends to identify risks and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Partner with plant leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making with clear financial insights.
• Review inventory-related transactions and reconciliations to help ensure reliable records and strong internal controls.
• Investigate cost variances and communicate findings with actionable recommendations to operational and finance stakeholders.
• Support process improvements within plant finance activities, including accounting procedures and reporting workflows when needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience in plant or manufacturing finance with a strong background in cost accounting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Hands-on experience managing month-end close activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret financial data and translate findings into practical business recommendations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.