Plant Controller
$140k - $165kTransition Staffing Group
Plant Controller About the Opportunity A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership across two production facilities in California. This position will serve as a strategic business partner to plant management, leading site-level financial activities and delivering accurate, timely analysis that supports proactive decision-making and improved operational performance. The Plant Controller will oversee financial planning, reporting, costing, inventory controls, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities. This individual will also play a key role in strengthening financial processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies. Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic financial partner to plant leadership by providing actionable analysis, identifying performance opportunities, and recommending initiatives to improve profitability and operational results.
- Lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities for multiple manufacturing locations.
- Develop and maintain financial models, product costing, manufacturing variance analysis, forecasts, and other decision-support tools.
- Partner with operations on cost-control initiatives, productivity improvements, and capital investment evaluations.
- Provide oversight and hands-on leadership for monthly close activities, including account reconciliations, cost reviews, variance analysis, and forecasting.
- Ensure financial results are accurate, timely, and aligned with corporate reporting requirements.
- Prepare sales tax filings and provide support for external income tax preparation and compliance.
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the facilities.
- Partner with plant leadership to establish financial accountability, manage costs, and achieve savings and performance targets.
- Maintain strong inventory controls by supporting cycle counts, physical inventories, and appropriate material movement procedures.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of standard costing, product costing, and profitability analysis.
- Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and improve overall performance.
- Establish, monitor, and refine key performance indicators, with an emphasis on leading operational metrics and proactive risk identification.
- Support senior finance leadership with special projects and additional responsibilities as needed.
- Provide leadership and direction to the plant finance team.
- Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop finance professionals.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture.
- Ensure the finance team delivers responsive and effective support to plant and corporate leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least five years of progressive accounting experience, including a strong foundation in financial planning and analysis and operational accounting.
- Previous Plant Controller, Controller, or comparable manufacturing finance leadership experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, including standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing variance analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong knowledge of accounting systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with finance and operational stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, accountability, and professional judgment.
- MBA, Master of Science in Accounting, or another relevant advanced degree.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to stand, crouch, or kneel periodically.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when necessary.
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