Plant Controller

We are partnering with a growing manufacturer that is looking for a Plant Controller to serve as the strategic finance leader for a fast-scaling manufacturing site in the Greater Boston area. This person will own the financial and operational performance, long-term profitability, and will be working closely with site leadership, operations, and Commercial Finance. This role offers a Hybrid work schedule (3 days on-site, 2 days remote). Expected compensation range is $160,000-190,000 plus expected bonus of around 20% Cost Strategy & Financial Leadership Own and evolve standard cost structures for the site, aligned with government program requirements and cost accounting standards Drive rigor in billable rates and cost methodologies, ensuring compliance with CAS/FAR and US GAAP Develop activity-based costing frameworks that improve visibility into cost drivers and accountability Operational Finance & Performance Management Serve as the primary finance business partner to site leadership, turning financial performance into operational decisions Lead forecasting, financial close, and variance analysis, clearly articulating key drivers and risks Identify and address sources of manufacturing inefficiency, including labor variance, material waste, and overhead absorption gaps Strategic Planning & Profitability Partner with Commercial Finance on long-range product profitability strategy and scenario modeling Support make-vs-buy decisions, capital investments, and cost structure optimization Drive initiatives that strengthen the long-term cost competitiveness of the product portfolio Partnership & Influence Build strong relationships with operations leaders, engineers, and site stakeholders to drive shared ownership of results Influence decisions across functions without direct authority Communicate complex financial insights in clear, actionable terms for non-finance audiences Systems, Processes & Compliance Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, and ERP data integrity (SAP) Drive process standardization, automation, and scalability across financial workflows Ensure compliance with government accounting requirements and internal control frameworks Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CGFM preferred Significant manufacturing finance experience, ideally in aerospace, defense, or government contracting Deep expertise in standard costing, billable rate structures, and cost accounting methodologies Proven ability to build cost models and turn financial insights into operational improvements across planning, assembly, and test Strong analytical skills, with a track record of identifying inefficiencies and partnering cross-functionally on solutions Strong influencing skills and success partnering with senior operations leaders Experience with SAP, financial modeling tools, and data analysis platforms preferred Ability to lead change and standardize processes in a fast-scaling, complex manufacturing environment #J-18808-Ljbffr Roessel Joy