Plant Controller

Are you a manufacturing finance professional who thrives in an operational environment and enjoys driving business performance through data, analysis, and strategic partnership?We're seeking a hands-onPlant Controller to serve as the financial leader for a manufacturing operation, partnering directly with plant leadership to drive profitability, operational performance, and strategic decision-making. This is a highly visible role with significant influence over the financial health and direction of the facility.This position goes far beyond traditional accounting. You'll be the key financial business partner to operations, owning cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, variance analysis, and financial planning while helping leadership understand the story behind the numbers.What You'll Own:Plant P&L performance and financial reportingManufacturing cost accounting and product costingAnnual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planningLabor, material, overhead, and production variance analysisInventory controls, valuation, and accuracy initiativesCost reduction and profitability improvement projectsCapital investment and ROI analysisFinancial support for new product introductionsLeadership and development of plant finance and inventory teamsWhat We're Looking For:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance5+ years of manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, or plant finance experiencePrior leadership experience managing accounting or finance personnelStrong background in:Cost AccountingInventory AccountingBudgeting & ForecastingFinancial AnalysisManufacturing OperationsVariance AnalysisKPI & Performance ReportingWhy This Opportunity Stands Out:Strategic leadership role with direct partnership to plant and operational leadershipOpportunity to influence key business decisions and drive plant performanceOwnership of budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and inventory controlsLeadership responsibility for plant accounting and inventory analysis teamsHigh-impact position focused on profitability improvement and operational excellenceFully onsite environment with direct exposure to manufacturing operationsIf you're a manufacturing finance leader who enjoys digging into operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping a business maximize performance, we'd love to connect.PlantController #ManufacturingFinance #CostAccounting #ControllerJobs #OperationsFinance #ManufacturingJobs #FinanceLeadership #AccountingJobs #PlantFinance #Hiring