Operations Finance Controller - Longview

System One is assisting a client with a search for an Operations Finance Controller to serve as the on-site finance partner to plant leadership , owning budgeting/forecasting and performance management. This role focuses on FP&A, operational finance, and analytics (not transactional accounting) , driving visibility into cost, margin, inventory, and capital to support decision-making. This role will be located in Longview, Texas. Responsibilities Partner with plant leadership to provide decision-ready financial insights Lead budgeting, forecasting, and driver-based planning ; explain key changes Perform variance analysis with root-cause and action items Build and maintain plant KPI dashboards (labor, overhead, scrap, inventory, margin) Improve costing and margin transparency ; link operations to financial results Collaborate with cost accounting on standard cost inputs and assumptions Support inventory performance and physical inventory analytics/reconciliation Lead capex planning, ROI modeling, and investment tracking Identify and track cost reduction initiatives Lead/develop plant finance team and support SOX-aware controls Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field 8+ years in manufacturing finance, plant FP&A, or operations finance Strong knowledge of manufacturing KPIs and cost drivers Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills Ability to communicate effectively with non-finance leaders Experience building dashboards and performance reporting Preferred: standard costing, physical inventory, cost reduction leadership Preferred: MBA, CPA, or CMA Major plus: SAP (FI/CO or manufacturing data flows) On-site initially with potential flexibility after ramp-up Salary Salary: $130K - $160K System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Ref: #208-Rowland Tulsa #J-18808-Ljbffr