Plant Controller - Manufacturing

Plant Controller – High-Impact RoleIf you're a Plant Controller (or ready to step into one) who wants real ownership, visibility, and influence, this is the kind of role that doesn't come around often.We're working with a well-established manufacturing company in the Meriden area that needs someone to step in and own the financial performance of a plant. This is not a back-office reporting role — you'll be embedded with operations, helping drive decisions that directly impact cost, margin, and overall business performance.What You'll OwnFull responsibility for plant financials — close, reporting, forecasting, and analysisDeep involvement in costing, inventory, and variance analysisPartnering directly with plant leadership to drive performance and accountabilityBuilding and improving financial visibility, KPIs, and reporting toolsSupporting CapEx decisions and long-term planningIdentifying and executing on cost savings and process improvementsWhat Makes This DifferentYou're not just reporting numbers — you're influencing how the plant runsHigh visibility with leadership and real input into decision-makingBroad scope across accounting, operations, and strategyOpportunity to step into a role with true ownership and autonomyWhat We're Looking ForBackground in manufacturing finance or accountingStrong experience with cost accounting, inventory, and plant-level analysisAbility to work cross-functionally with operations and leadershipSomeone who wants to be hands-on and make an impact, not just maintain processes