{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8c2c0d89ca6522b9459d2005","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8c2c0d89ca6522b9459d2005","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8c2c0d89ca6522b9459d2005","title":"Plant Controller","description":"About the CompanyThe Company is a specialty contract manufacturing business. With extended production hours and a multi-line production model, its agile production approach shortens lead times from weeks to days, and its operations meet rigorous safety standards. Backed by private equity and on a profitable, high-growth trajectory, the company treats disciplined financial management as a core pillar of its growth strategy.The OpportunityThe Controller is a pivotal role in the Company’s finance organization. Reporting to the CFO and partnering directly with the CEO, you will own the fundamentals - reporting integrity, the monthly close, internal controls, and the accounting team - while gaining direct insight into the strategic decisions shaping the business.This is not a back-office role. You will partner cross-functionally with Operations, Commercial, and Human Resources to turn financial data into insights that drive how the Company grows, and you will play a central role in delivering the accurate, timely reporting that lenders and the private equity sponsor rely on. The right candidate will be energized by building, improving, and influencing - and will find significant opportunity for career growth within a PE-backed platform.Key ResponsibilitiesMonthly Close & Financial ReportingOwn the monthly close process end-to-end, directing the accounting team to deliver accurate, timely results against a defined close calendarEnsure account reconciliations are complete and that financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows) are GAAP-compliantPrepare the monthly financial reporting package for leadership, lenders, and the private equity sponsor, including variance commentaryDrive continuous improvement in close and reporting processes, reducing cycle time and increasing accuracyBudgeting, Forecasting & Business PartneringLead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, partnering with leaders across Operations, Commercial, and Human Resources to align budgets with strategic objectivesMonitor performance against budget and forecast, providing clear insights and recommendations to the CFO and CEOProvide financial analysis to support strategic planning, investment decisions, and value-creation initiativesCost Accounting & InventoryMaintain the integrity of standard costs and routings within the ERP system to ensure accurate product costing and inventory valuationIdentify cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities across manufacturing operations in partnership with Operations and FP&AEnsure inventory accounting, cycle count reconciliation, and period-end valuation are accurate and well-controlledInternal Controls, Audit & ComplianceEstablish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assetsEnsure compliance with lender covenants and reporting requirements, including timely covenant calculations and compliance certificatesCoordinate external audits and tax filings, ensuring timely resolution of findingsSupport due diligence, investor reporting, and board materials as requested by the CFOTeam LeadershipManage, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability and a high-performing, collaborative departmentBuild scalable processes, policies, and documentation that support the company’s growthQualificationsRequiredBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance5+ years of progressive financial management experience in manufacturing environments.Thorough understanding of manufacturing accounting principles, including cost accounting and inventory managementStrong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and applicable financial regulationsProven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop an accounting teamAdvanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP and financial softwareStrong communicator — confident engaging directly with senior executives and cross-functional partnersHighly analytical, with strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilitiesPreferredCPA or MBA; additional relevant certifications are a plusExperience with mid-market manufacturing ERP systemsFamiliarity with private equity reporting, lender covenant compliance, and sponsor requirementsExperience in a contract manufacturing or co-packing environment.What the Company OffersExecutive visibility: work directly with the CFO and CEO, with regular exposure to company strategy and executive decision-makingCross-functional scope: partner regularly with Operations, Commercial, and Human Resources, extending your impact well beyond the finance functionGrowth-stage environment: join a PE-backed company in an active growth phase, where breadth of exposure builds a strong foundation for career advancementCompetitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, and benefitsThe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.","company":"Cxo Source","rawCompany":"cxo source","city":"Irwindale","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-06T12:01:30.715Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"523940","title":"Portfolio Management and Investment Advice","slug":"portfolio-management-and-investment-advice"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Plant Controller","description":"About the CompanyThe Company is a specialty contract manufacturing business. With extended production hours and a multi-line production model, its agile production approach shortens lead times from weeks to days, and its operations meet rigorous safety standards. Backed by private equity and on a profitable, high-growth trajectory, the company treats disciplined financial management as a core pillar of its growth strategy.The OpportunityThe Controller is a pivotal role in the Company’s finance organization. Reporting to the CFO and partnering directly with the CEO, you will own the fundamentals - reporting integrity, the monthly close, internal controls, and the accounting team - while gaining direct insight into the strategic decisions shaping the business.This is not a back-office role. You will partner cross-functionally with Operations, Commercial, and Human Resources to turn financial data into insights that drive how the Company grows, and you will play a central role in delivering the accurate, timely reporting that lenders and the private equity sponsor rely on. The right candidate will be energized by building, improving, and influencing - and will find significant opportunity for career growth within a PE-backed platform.Key ResponsibilitiesMonthly Close & Financial ReportingOwn the monthly close process end-to-end, directing the accounting team to deliver accurate, timely results against a defined close calendarEnsure account reconciliations are complete and that financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows) are GAAP-compliantPrepare the monthly financial reporting package for leadership, lenders, and the private equity sponsor, including variance commentaryDrive continuous improvement in close and reporting processes, reducing cycle time and increasing accuracyBudgeting, Forecasting & Business PartneringLead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, partnering with leaders across Operations, Commercial, and Human Resources to align budgets with strategic objectivesMonitor performance against budget and forecast, providing clear insights and recommendations to the CFO and CEOProvide financial analysis to support strategic planning, investment decisions, and value-creation initiativesCost Accounting & InventoryMaintain the integrity of standard costs and routings within the ERP system to ensure accurate product costing and inventory valuationIdentify cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities across manufacturing operations in partnership with Operations and FP&AEnsure inventory accounting, cycle count reconciliation, and period-end valuation are accurate and well-controlledInternal Controls, Audit & ComplianceEstablish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assetsEnsure compliance with lender covenants and reporting requirements, including timely covenant calculations and compliance certificatesCoordinate external audits and tax filings, ensuring timely resolution of findingsSupport due diligence, investor reporting, and board materials as requested by the CFOTeam LeadershipManage, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability and a high-performing, collaborative departmentBuild scalable processes, policies, and documentation that support the company’s growthQualificationsRequiredBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance5+ years of progressive financial management experience in manufacturing environments.Thorough understanding of manufacturing accounting principles, including cost accounting and inventory managementStrong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and applicable financial regulationsProven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop an accounting teamAdvanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP and financial softwareStrong communicator — confident engaging directly with senior executives and cross-functional partnersHighly analytical, with strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilitiesPreferredCPA or MBA; additional relevant certifications are a plusExperience with mid-market manufacturing ERP systemsFamiliarity with private equity reporting, lender covenant compliance, and sponsor requirementsExperience in a contract manufacturing or co-packing environment.What the Company OffersExecutive visibility: work directly with the CFO and CEO, with regular exposure to company strategy and executive decision-makingCross-functional scope: partner regularly with Operations, Commercial, and Human Resources, extending your impact well beyond the finance functionGrowth-stage environment: join a PE-backed company in an active growth phase, where breadth of exposure builds a strong foundation for career advancementCompetitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, and benefitsThe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.","datePosted":"2026-10-06T12:01:30.715Z","dateModified":"2026-10-06T12:01:30.715Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Cxo Source","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Irwindale","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8c2c0d89ca6522b9459d2005"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8c2c0d89ca6522b9459d2005"}}