Divisional/Plant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support financial operations in Waco, Texas through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role is well suited for a hands-on accounting specialist who can work closely with plant leadership, oversee core close activities, and help maintain strong financial controls in a manufacturing setting. The position offers meaningful operational visibility and requires someone comfortable balancing payroll, reporting, and day-to-day plant support in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee payroll reconciliation efforts connected to acquired business activities and help ensure accurate financial alignment.
• Manage key elements of the month-end close cycle, including preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations on schedule.
• Collaborate with plant leaders to review profit and loss results, evaluate operating trends, and provide financial insight on performance.
• Examine and authorize plant purchase orders to confirm spending remains consistent with budgets and business priorities.
• Maintain reliable financial records within an established legacy system environment and support ongoing accounting accuracy.
• Share responsibility for payroll processing, including limited coverage at the end of the week and on weekends as needed.
• Support manufacturing finance activities by monitoring cost performance, work in progress, and reporting tied to plant operations.• Prior experience in manufacturing accounting is required.
• Strong payroll background, including practical knowledge of payroll reconciliation and processing.
• Experience with JD Edwards, Frontier, or similar enterprise accounting systems is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, financial reporting, and plant-level controllership practices.
• Comfortable working in a plant-facing role with direct operational interaction.
• Able to contribute effectively in a post-acquisition environment with evolving processes.