Plant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for our manufacturing operation in Loudon, Tennessee. This role partners closely with plant leadership to strengthen cost visibility, support operational decision-making, and maintain accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in plant accounting, budgeting, and inventory controls within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily plant accounting activities, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and aligned with internal policies.

• Prepare monthly close deliverables, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis of manufacturing results.

• Manage standard costing processes and review product cost structures, bills of materials, and cost variances to improve accuracy.

• Support the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts by partnering with operations and finance stakeholders.

• Oversee inventory accounting activities, including cycle count programs and annual physical inventory coordination.

• Monitor accounts payable and fixed asset transactions to ensure proper classification, depreciation, and reporting.

• Maintain compliance with internal control requirements, including SOX-related documentation and audit readiness activities.

• Generate financial insights and performance reports that help plant leadership evaluate spending, productivity, and operational trends.

The position will require a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. The position is 100% onsite and will require someone to live in the local Knoxville or surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to set up an interview

• At least 3 years of experience in plant accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance.
• Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Experience leading month-end close activities, including journal entries and financial reconciliations.
• Familiarity with inventory controls such as cycle counts and annual physical inventory procedures.
• Working knowledge of fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and accounts payable processes.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with SAP or a comparable ERP system used in plant finance operations.
• Understanding of SOX compliance requirements and preparation for internal or external audits.