Plant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Plant Controller – Manufacturing (Onsite)

Relocation package available for the right candidate

$100K-$135K DOE + 10% bonus

3 weeks PTO

Hours- 8-5

Room for growth

Comprehensive benefits & 401K

Onsite Clinic for employee and dependents

A growing and well-established manufacturing company is seeking a Plant Controller to oversee financial operations at a production facility. This role will partner closely with plant leadership to drive financial performance, improve cost visibility, and support operational decision-making

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to analyze cost drivers, profitability, and operational performance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Perform monthly close and variance analysis (labor, materials, overhead)
• Maintain and enhance cost accounting systems and standard costing
• Oversee inventory controls, transactions, and variance analysis
• Support capital expenditure analysis and ROI evaluations
• Develop cost estimates for new products and initiatives
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
• Manage and mentor accounting staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing / cost accounting
• Prior experience in a plant or operational finance environment
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and inventory management
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with operations teams
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset