Controller; Plant

Position: Controller (Plant)
Description

The Plant Controller will be responsible for the monthly financial operations of a $65M tool manufacturing facility. This role will oversee a 5-person team, reporting directly to the CFO.

We are seeking a strong general ledger professional with experience in a manufacturing environment-ideally within tool, industrial, or metal fabrication settings. This role requires hands-on involvement in plant accounting, cost control, and operational financial support.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring and complex accruals

Lead the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting

Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances

Manage inventory accounting, including standard costing and variance analysis

Support budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with operations

Oversee accounts receivable management, including billing, collections, and cash application

Prepare and analyze P& L statements and provide insights to plant leadership

Support cash flow reporting and working capital optimization

Qualifications:

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment; tool, machining, or industrial manufacturing preferred

Strong GL foundation with exposure to standard costing and inventory accounting

Demonstrated experience with monthly close, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting

Career-minded professional with a strong desire to grow and assume increasing responsibility

This role is ideal for a motivated individual eager to learn from and gradually take on expanded responsibilities from the CFO while building a long-term career in manufacturing finance.

Requirements - Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing setting.

- Advanced knowledge of general ledger accounting, including accruals and reconciliations.

- Proficiency in standard costing and inventory accounting processes.

- Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close procedures and financial reporting.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.

- Experience with budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with operational teams.

- Career-oriented individual with a commitment to continuous learning and growth.

- Background in tool, machining, or industrial manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

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