Plant Controller

The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial activities within a manufacturing facility. This role partners closely with plant leadership and operations teams to ensure accurate cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting while supporting overall plant performance and profitability.

• Lead plant accounting functions, including cost analysis, inventory valuation, and month-end close processes.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations leadership to monitor labor, overhead, and material costs, providing actionable financial insights.
• Manage and maintain standard costing processes and ERP systems to ensure accurate overhead allocation, COGS reporting, and inventory accounting.
• Oversee inventory control procedures, including cycle counts, lot tracking, and reorder point management to maintain accuracy and optimize working capital.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning by integrating operational and financial data.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, and plant-level financial operations.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with plant management and cross‑functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems and standard cost/inventory modules.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.