Plant Controller

Plant Controller

The Plant Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, supporting core accounting functions (GL, close, audits), and providing in-depth financial analysis, projections and business insights across departments.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Plant Controller:

·         Leadership, Management and Accountability (LMA) for all direct reports.

·         Assist with and oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations.

·         Maintain the general ledger, ensuring proper recording of all financial transactions in compliance with GAAP/IFRS and corporate policies.

·         Investigate and resolve discrepancies in cost and inventory accounting processes.

·         Develop, implement, and monitor robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting and processes.

·         Act as a key contact for external auditors, preparing necessary documentation and ensuring a smooth audit process.

·         Collaborate with operations and production leaders to develop detailed annual budgets.

·         Conduct in-depth financial analysis on operational performance metrics, including production costs, scrap rates, labor efficiency, and capital projects (CAPEX), and provide recommendations to the leadership team for operational improvements.

·         Provide financial modeling to support strategic decisions, including capacity planning and capital investments.

·         Lead all cost accounting initiatives, including standard cost development, variance analysis (material, labor, overhead), and inventory valuation.

·         Partner with operations management to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and track their financial impact.

·         Participate in capital budgeting and ROI analysis for equipment and facility investments.

·         Evaluate financial impact of new product lines, process changes, and automation initiatives.

·         Serve as a key financial business partner to the operations department managers, providing financial guidance to support operational and strategic decision-making.

·         Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function and across manufacturing operations to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

·         Serve as a key resource in coordinating information and documentation requests during external tax audits.

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

·         3+ years of progressive Accounting, Finance, or related experience

·         2+ years of work experience in (or at least exposure to) a manufacturing environment, utilizing cost accounting principles

·         Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and internal controls.

·         Experience with ERP systems and supporting audits.

·         Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

·         Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

·         Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

·         Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or MBA) preferred.

·         2+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role a plus.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development