Plant Finance Controller | Drive Margins & Cost Efficiency

The Plant Controller will oversee all plant-level financial activities including cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. Key Responsibilities Lead all plant-level financial reporting, analysis, and cost accounting activities Partner with plant leadership to monitor and improve operational performance, margins, and cost structure Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and management reports Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans Monitor manufacturing KPIs , including labor efficiency, scrap, material usage, and overhead absorption Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate financial policies Support inventory management, standard costing, and cycle count processes Drive cost reduction initiatives and operational improvements in partnership with operations and engineering teams Provide financial guidance for capital investment projects and ROI analysis Lead plant financial audits and ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements Supervise and develop plant accounting staff as applicable Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred 7–10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience within manufacturing environments Strong experience with plant-level cost accounting and manufacturing finance Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar) Ability to partner effectively with operations leadership and cross-functional teams #J-18808-Ljbffr Xecutive Recruitment Inc.