Plant Controller

Job Description

This role will serve as a key business partner at the plant level, working closely with the local General Manager and leadership team to drive financial performance, strategy, and overall profitability. The Controller will have full ownership of the P&L and balance sheet, overseeing the monthly close process on a 3-day timeline, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and delivering detailed reporting with commentary to C-suite stakeholders. This individual will be hands-on across all financial operations, including cash applications, collections, accounts payable support (vouching invoices, processing payments, and managing ACH uploads), while partnering with AR/AP resources that provide administrative support. In addition to core financial responsibilities, the Controller will collaborate with cross-functional teams and other Controllers on ad hoc initiatives driven by executive leadership, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and actionable insights to support business growth.

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Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

5+ years of accounting experience with full P&L and balance sheet ownership

1–2+ years of experience in a Controller role within a manufacturing environment

Proven experience presenting financial results and insights to C-level and senior leadership

Hands-on experience managing AR/AP functions and overall financial operations

Advanced proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, pivot tables, and analysis of large datasets

Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience building and interpreting financial reports

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner across all levels of the organization