Plant Controller

Overview

Plant Controller - Up to $135,000 + Bonus - Flextime with Core Hours - Work/Life Balance - Four Weeks of PTO to Start - Growth - Onsite in Franklin, KY

My client, a leading global manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, is seeking a Plant Controller for its new plant set to open soon in Franklin, KY. This is a great opportunity to grow quickly. Work/life balance with great health benefits, four weeks of PTO to start, and stock investment options.
Salary is up to $135,000 plus bonus. Engaging culture with flextime and core hours. Permanent direct hire.

This is a key strategic role that partners closely with senior leadership to provide financial insight, guidance, and direction to the plant management team. The successful candidate will help drive performance through financial planning, cost control, and data-driven decision-making.

• The Plant Controller will partner with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to guide financial performance.
• Manage and mentor Junior Accountant.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost/fixed assets accounting.
• Develop and maintain product cost standards, capital budgets, and inventory controls.
• Analyze plant financials, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Present financial insights and reports to leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control requirements.
• Promote financial awareness across the plant through education and collaboration.
• This role reports to the Corporate CFO with a dotted line to the Plant Manager.

• 5+ years or more of accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory control, fixed assets, and GAAP.