Plant Controller - Daviess County, KY (Relocation Offered)

Plant ControllerA growing manufacturer is seeking a Plant Controller to lead plant finance, cost accounting, and operational reporting across three manufacturing plants: two in Daviess County, KY and one in Vanderburgh County, IN. You'll be the financial partner to plant leadership, turning plant data into insights that improve cost, productivity, and profitability. This is a hands-on role: about 50% on the plant floor and 50% at a desk analyzing the numbers.What You'll DoOwn plant financial reporting, month-end close, and variance analysisLead cost accounting: standard costs, inventory valuation, scrap, yield, and labor/overhead absorptionBuild budgets, forecasts, and capital (CapEx) justifications with plant managersPrepare insights for daily, weekly, and monthly operating reviewsBuild and improve plant dashboards, KPIs, and scorecards; standardize reporting across locationsPartner with operations on productivity, labor efficiency, and cost-reduction projectsLead and coach a team of plant analystsMaintain strong internal controls and support auditsWhat You BringBachelor's degree (required) in Accounting, Finance, or related; CPA or CMA a plusCost accounting experience is a must (standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis in a manufacturing plant)5+ years in plant accounting, manufacturing finance, or operations financeSolid understanding of manufacturing operationsAdvanced Excel; Power BI or ERP experience preferredAbility to present clearly to plant and executive leadersComfortable working across multiple plants and stakeholdersWhat's OfferedHigh-impact, multi-plant finance leadership role with a 50/50 split between the plant floor and analysisRelocation assistance availableBase salary up to $150,000 plus full benefitsOpen to local candidates and those willing to relocate