Plant Controller
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
Overview
A global manufacturer in the industrial precision and advanced technology space is seeking an experienced Plant Controller/Cost Accounting Manager to serve as the financial lead for one of its key business units. This is a high-visibility, hands-on role providing financial leadership to plant operations — partnering closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Logistics to drive efficiency, improve cost controls, and identify profit-improvement opportunities.
If you thrive in fast-paced production environments and enjoy being embedded in the operation to truly impact results, this could be your next move.
What You’ll Do:- Act as a key business partner to operational leaders across manufacturing and supply chain.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis for plant operations.
- Review and maintain standard costs; analyze variances (PPV, POV) and absorption reports.
- Provide deep-dive analysis into gross margins, labor, and overhead to drive process improvements.
- Model and track capital investments
, capacity utilization, and cost-savings initiatives. - Ensure accurate month-end close, journal entries, and internal reporting.
- Oversee adherence to US GAAP and internal control standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver meaningful financial insights and drive decision-making.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required;
CPA and/or CMA preferred. - 5+ years of cost accounting or controllership experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in Excel
, financial modeling, and variance analysis. - Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Strong business acumen, leadership, and communication skills.
- Location: Duluth, GA (onsite; travel up to 25% to sister facility)
- Compensation: $125K–$140K base + 10% bonus
- Schedule: Full-time, onsite with some flexibility
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking, global manufacturer with a culture of innovation and collaboration — where financial leaders are true strategic partners to the business.
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