Plant Controller - materials manufacturing accounting in Tonawanda

Why Join This Company? Long-standing global manufacturer with over a century of expertise in advanced minerals and abrasive products Stable and established organization serving critical industries including ceramics, refractories, abrasives, and industrial manufacturing Family-owned culture that maintains a close-knit, team-oriented environment despite global scale Strong employee retention with many long-tenured staff and a collaborative workplace culture Exposure to complex manufacturing processes including high-temperature furnace operations and mineral processing Opportunities for career growth across accounting, operations, engineering, quality, and plant leadership functions Competitive compensation and benefits compared to industry benchmarks Hands‑on environment with continuous learning and operational improvement focus About the Role We are seeking a Plant Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting, cost accounting, and compliance functions for a manufacturing facility. This role partners closely with plant leadership and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting, cost control, and operational financial support. Responsibilities Oversee and administer the plant accounting system ensuring compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team with strong on‑site presence Report directly to the Corporate Controller with a dotted line to the Plant Manager Manage the monthly close process and ensure accuracy of financial reporting packages Analyze product costs and prepare monthly cost statements for management review Reconcile intercompany accounts on a monthly basis Partner with plant leadership to review budgets, cost variances, and drive cost savings initiatives Coordinate annual physical inventory counts and reconcile system variances Maintain and update standard inventory valuations annually or as required Prepare regulatory filings including sales & use tax filings and 1099 reporting Support ERP implementation (IFS) for finance and operations teams Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 3+ years of management or supervisory experience in accounting or finance Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles Experience with inventory accounting and manufacturing cost analysis Strong analytical, organizational, and data management skills Ability to manage large datasets and convert them into actionable insights Strong interpersonal and communication skills High level of ethics, professionalism, and integrity Ability to work collaboratively in a plant and corporate environment Understanding of procurement principles and competitive bidding is a plus Self-motivated with strong problem‑solving and process improvement mindset #J-18808-Ljbffr