Plant Controller

The Team You Will Be JoiningJoin a North American manufacturing organization that is an established leader within the industrial and environmental solutions space Be part of a company with thousands of employees and a broad operational footprint supporting essential infrastructure and sustainability initiatives Partner directly with plant leadership and executive finance leadership in a highly visible role reporting to the Vice President of Finance Work within a collaborative, cross-functional environment alongside operations, supply chain, production, and corporate finance teams Join a business that continues to evolve through operational improvements, investment initiatives, and strategic growth across multiple manufacturing facilities Opportunity to influence both plant-level performance and broader organizational financial strategy What They Offer YouHigh-visibility leadership role with direct exposure to senior operational and financial decision makers Opportunity to serve as the financial leader for a large-scale manufacturing operation with meaningful operational complexity Strong benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and paid leave programs Stable organization with long-term market presence and continued investment in manufacturing operations and sustainability initiatives Ability to make a measurable impact through process improvements, cost optimization, forecasting accuracy, and operational finance leadership Onsite leadership opportunity in Ontario, CA within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment Why This Role Is ImportantServe as the key financial business partner to plant leadership, helping drive operational and financial performance across the facility Lead all plant accounting and cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, labor/material allocations, forecasting, and variance analysis Provide leadership with actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency initiatives Ensure strong internal controls, financial compliance, and accurate reporting in a complex manufacturing environment Play a critical role in evaluating capital investments, operational initiatives, and plant performance against forecast and budget Drive accountability through KPI development, reporting, and financial analysis tied directly to plant operations and profitability Help bridge finance and operations by translating complex financial data into clear business recommendations for leadership teams The Background That FitsBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred 5+ years of experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment, ideally supporting large-scale plant operations Deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing finance processes Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with operations leaders and influence decision-making in a plant environment Experience managing forecasts, budgets, month-end close, variance analysis, and financial reporting within a fast-paced operation Strong systems and ERP experience with the ability to analyze complex financial and operational data Executive presence with the ability to communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities clearly to both finance and operational leadership teams Open