Plant Controller

Plant Controller

We are a long‑established, multi‑site manufacturing organization undergoing operational optimization and preparing for significant growth. This fully on‑site role in Dayton, OH works directly with plant leadership in a fast‑paced, highly dynamic environment.

This Plant Controller will lead on‑site financial operations, oversee core accounting functions, drive cost control, and ensure timely weekly financial reporting. The role is central to plant financial accuracy and operational decision‑making.

• Own plant financial operations and manage weekly financial reporting, forecasting, accruals, and cost analysis in a fast‑turn environment.
• Cost control & variance analysis: monitor production costs, labor, inventory movements, and part‑level details; provide clear insight and recommendations to plant leadership.
• Inventory management: oversee accuracy, perform reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and maintain high standards of tracking across thousands of parts.
• Transactional oversight: manage high‑volume AR/AP activity, ensuring timely processing and error‑free data across a large catalog of part numbers and invoices.
• Compliance & controls: ensure all plant‑level financial and compliance deadlines are met (including the 15th‑of‑month requirements).
• Operational partnership: work side‑by‑side with the General Manager in daily production meetings, offering financial perspective and guiding operational decisions.
• Cross‑functional collaboration: partner with Corporate, Operations, and other plant leaders to maintain accuracy, streamline workflows, and share best practices.
• Process improvement: recommend enhancements to systems, reporting workflows, and plant financial processes in a continually evolving environment.
• Leadership & influence: act as the on‑site financial authority—building credibility, communicating clearly, and guiding the plant through financial priorities and challenges.

• Experience as a Plant Controller, Cost Accountant, or Senior Plant Accountant.
• Experience with high‑volume AR/AP activity (large part‑count environments; heavy invoice flow).
• Manufacturing background with experience in cost control, accrual accounting, and fast‑cycle (weekly) financial reporting, inventory management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with General Managers and operations leaders.
• Ability to work on‑site Monday–Friday in the Dayton, OH area.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Competitive compensation: base salary of $110,000–$130,000 with up to 20% annual bonus potential (divided across personal, divisional, and company performance).
• Comprehensive benefits package: 80–90% coverage of individual medical costs.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Hands‑on, dynamic environment with weekly financial cycles—your work drives daily operations.
• True autonomy: operate as if running your own business, with freedom to improve systems and influence change.
• Collaborative, supportive culture that values practicality, communication, and strong partnerships with plant leadership.
• Stable, long‑standing organization investing in on‑site leadership.
• Extensive training resources with documented processes, videos, tools, and certifications.
• No bureaucratic corporate structure—lean leadership team, fast decisions, and direct access to key executives.

• Job Title:
  
  Plant Controller
• Location:
  
  Dayton, OH – fully on‑site (Monday–Friday)
• Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year base + 20% annual bonus potential
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Seniority Level: Director
• Job Function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Accounting, Financial Services, and Banking

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