Plant Controller

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Our client is an organization in the Milwaukee area looking for a Plant Controller . This company is looking for someone with 5+ years of related experience, strong communication skills and high attention to details. This position is onsite.


The Plant Controller will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all plant-level financial processes, including general ledger maintenance, cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and maintenance teams to analyze production performance, cost drivers, and efficiency opportunities.
• Develop and evaluate financial models and business cases to support capital investments, cost reduction initiatives, and operational projects.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements, variance analyses, and performance reports for management review.
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies, industry regulations, and accounting standards.
• Partner with procurement and continuous improvement teams to track financial impact from savings projects and process enhancements.
• Support audit activities by providing accurate documentation and maintaining integrity in all financial records.
• Manage the development of annual operating and capital budgets, consolidating inputs from multiple stakeholders and presenting recommendations to leadership.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and scenario modeling to support data-driven decision-making.
• Mentor and supervise accounting staff, fostering skill development and accountability.
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards, manufacturing trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives, helping to streamline financial processes and strengthen performance management systems.

The Plant Controller will possess the following:


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related field required
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in the manufacturing industry
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer