Plant Controller

Plant ControllerTeledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.Job Summary:We are seeking a hands-on Plant Controller to support our Bozeman, MT and Freeport, PA operations. This role is responsible for manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accounting, financial reporting, and business partnering for both sites.The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing cost accounting experience and enjoys working closely with operations to understand plant performance, inventory, labor, and profitability drivers. Reporting to the Finance VP for the Surveillance Division, this is a highly visible role with broad responsibility and direct interaction with site leadership.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Perform monthly, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including cost center reviews, journal entries, and manufacturing variance analysisAnalyze overhead, inventory, and other financial data to support operational and business decisionsLead budget preparation and partner with site leadership on forecasting and financial planning for assigned sites, including revenue, margin, and cost centersPrepare standard costing labor and overhead rates; maintain, update, and roll standard costs as neededPrepare analytical reports and deliver financial insights to Site LeadsAssign general ledger (G/L) coding and review and approve purchase ordersPrepare and maintain weekly forecast updatesMonitor and analyze inventory, including Excess and Obsolete (E&O) reserves and physical inventory activitiesAssist with fixed asset audits and related documentationPartner with Accounts Payable, Materials, and Operations teams to resolve discrepancies and variancesPrepare and coordinate responses for corporate and government surveys; collaborate with other Surveillance sites to avoid duplicationPerform other duties as required in support of site and divisional financial objectivesJob Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required8 - 10+ years of Accounting or Finance experience, including cost accounting in a manufacturing environment strongly preferredExperience with standard costing, inventory accounting (including physical inventory and E&O), and manufacturing variance analysisExperience partnering with operations or site leadership to support business decisionsExperience with SAP or similar ERP system preferredAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysisStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teamsApplicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of Commerce and State.About Teledyne FLIR DefenseJoin Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you're mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.