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Plant Controller

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Plant Controller

Location: Wallingford, CT Area (Hybrid, 4 days in office with flexibility)

Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Recruiter Contact: Abby Harpp – View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Job Reference: AH0013457887

 

I'm currently partnered with a growing manufacturing organization seeking a Plant Controller to join its leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting leader who wants ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact. The Controller will oversee site-level accounting operations, strengthen processes and controls, and partner closely with operations and executive leadership.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead site-level accounting operations and reporting
  • Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
  • Manage GL, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting
  • Oversee cost accounting and inventory controls
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis
  • Strengthen internal controls and compliance processes
  • Support consolidations and intercompany accounting
  • Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
  • Partner with Operations and leadership teams
  • Lead and develop accounting team members

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with recent leadership position
  • Manufacturing or industrial accounting experience
  • Strong month-end close experience
  • Cost accounting and inventory knowledge
  • Solid U.S. GAAP and controls knowledge
  • ERP experience and advanced Excel skills
  • Strong business partnership skills
  • Process improvement mindset

Highly Desired

  • Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
  • CPA, MBA, or CMA
  • Public accounting background
  • Multi-site or global manufacturing exposure
  • M& A or integration experience

Why You'll Love This Role

  • High-impact Controller opportunity
  • Own and improve a growing accounting function
  • Strong partnership with operations and leadership
  • Exposure to global growth initiatives
  • Opportunity to build processes and make an impact
  • Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits

If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more, please email your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com com and reference AH0013457887.

All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half, we never present your background to a client company without your permission.

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