Plant Controller

Position Summary The Plant Controller is a hands-on, plant-based leader responsible for providing timely, actionable financial and operational information to support execution in fast growing ETO/ CTO manufacturing facility. The role is heavily focused on weekly operational reporting, job performance tracking, cost visibility, and cross-functional support, while also managing or supervising HR administration, payroll, accounts payable, general administration, and customer quoting support. This position serves as a key business partner to plant leadership, operations, engineering, and project management, ensuring that financial and operational data is accurate, current, and decision-oriented. Key Responsibilities Operational & Weekly Reporting Produce timely weekly operational and financial reports covering job performance, labor utilization, material usage, margins, backlog, and cash drivers Maintain real-time visibility into project cost, WIP, and forecast-to-complete for ETO jobs Partner with operations, engineering, and project management to identify cost overruns, schedule risks, and margin erosion early Translate financial and operational data into clear, practical insights for plant leadership Support daily and weekly production meetings with accurate cost and performance metrics Cost Accounting & ETO Job Support Own job costing, labor tracking, overhead allocation, and variance analysis in an ETO environment Monitor project margins throughout the lifecycle and proactively flag financial risks or improvement opportunities Support pricing strategy and cost modeling for customer quotes and change orders Ensure accurate setup and maintenance of jobs, routings, and cost structures in the ERP system Accounts Payable, Payroll & Cash Management Manage and supervise accounts payable to ensure accurate, timely processing of vendor invoices Manage and supervise payroll processing, timekeeping controls, and labor cost accuracy Oversee cash flow management through effective tracking of payables, purchases, labor, and project billing drivers Manage and report on working capital and cash forecasting Human Resources Administration Manage or supervise plant-level HR administrative activities, candidate sourcing, including onboarding, benefits administration, administering HR policies and employee records Ensure accurate labor reporting and compliance with payroll and employment requirements General Administration Oversee plant administrative functions including office operations, and internal controls Maintain practical, efficient processes that support plant execution rather than bureaucracy Serve as the primary administrative and financial point of contact at the plant Leadership & Collaboration Lead, mentor, and develop administrative staff Act as a trusted business partner to the Plant Manager and operations leadership Drive continuous improvement in reporting cadence, data accuracy, and decision usefulness Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience 7+ years of experience in manufacturing finance or plant accounting Strong Acumatica ERP system experience in a manufacturing environment Strong experience in Engineer-to-Order (ETO)/ Configure-to-order (CTO) or project-based manufacturing Demonstrated ability to deliver weekly operational and job-level reporting Experience managing or supervising payroll, AP, and administrative functions Preferred CPA, CMA, or MBA Experience supporting production, engineering, or project management teams directly Prior plant-level role with broad operational responsibility Experience supporting customer quoting and pricing decisions Key Competencies Operational mindset with strong financial discipline Bias toward speed, clarity, and practicality in reporting Ability to balance detail with execution-focused insights Strong cross-functional communication skills Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing ETO environment Pay: From $95,000.00 per year Benefits: Health insurance Work Location: In person