Plant Controller - Manufacturing Operations
Jobot · Austin, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteFinance$100k–$130k/yrFull-time
Job Details
An established U.S. manufacturer is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to join its site leadership team.
What You’ll Do
- Financial Reporting: Lead monthly close activities, journal entries, and variance analysis.
- Prepare and interpret operational P&Ls, balance sheets, and management reports to help drive informed decisions.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop annual plans and quarterly forecasts across production, labor, overhead, capital spend, and inventory metrics.
- Track and communicate variances to targets and prior periods.
- Balance Sheet Management: Reconcile key accounts and ensure accuracy of inventory, reserves, accruals, and prepaids.
- Cost & Variance Analysis: Analyze manufacturing costs, identify performance gaps, and lead standard cost updates and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Capital & ROI Planning: Evaluate and track capital investments, partnering with plant and corporate leaders to optimize returns.
- Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to GAAP and company policy, with particular emphasis on inventory management and financial integrity.
- Audit Support: Serve as point of contact for both internal and external audits, providing timely documentation and analysis.
- Process Improvement: Streamline reporting, automate workflows, and enhance financial visibility through better systems and data management.
- Strategic Partnership: Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and IT to support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- 7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with exposure to standard costing.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
- High attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.
- Advanced Excel and BI reporting proficiency; ERP experience required (Oracle, SAP, or similar preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred.
- Prior Controller or Plant Accounting leadership experience in a multi-site environment.
- Working knowledge of Oracle EBS, Hyperion, or equivalent financial systems.
Hybrid Schedule
- 4 days onsite, 1 remote (Fridays).
Benefits
- Full medical plans, including dental and vision.
- Company-paid disability and life insurance.
- Generous 401(k) matching program.
- Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents.
- Paid parental leave and paid vacation from year one.