Plant Controller

Position Overview

We are conducting a confidential search for an experienced Plant Controller to join a well-established manufacturing organization. This individual will oversee the financial operations of a manufacturing facility, providing financial leadership, operational insights, and strategic support to plant management.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, financial reporting, and operational analysis. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively partner with operations, drive financial performance, strengthen internal controls, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant-level accounting and financial activities, including general accounting, cost accounting, inventory, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to plant leadership, providing financial analysis and recommendations to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and cost management.
• Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly financial results, operational reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable financial reporting standards and SOX requirements.
• Manage capital planning, budgeting, and expenditure tracking.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, operational performance, and key financial metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operations to develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and support lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop plant accounting and finance personnel.
• Collaborate with corporate finance and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance and manufacturing operations.
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience working with a large ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with plant leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and professional integrity.

Preferred:

• CPA or MBA.
• Experience with SAP.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, value stream accounting, and lean financial metrics.
• Experience with project-based accounting and capital expenditure management.
• Familiarity with SOX and COSO internal control frameworks.
• Six Sigma or Green Belt certification.
• Previous experience leading or supervising accounting and finance teams.
  

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a proactive, analytical, and collaborative finance professional who enjoys being closely connected to manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will be comfortable working both strategically and hands-on, translating complex financial information into actionable business recommendations.

This is an opportunity for an individual who values accountability, continuous improvement, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on plant performance.

Additional Information

• Travel is expected to be approximately 10–15%.
• This position may require occasional access to manufacturing areas and adherence to applicable safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
• This position involves potential access to export-controlled technical data. Candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable ITAR/EAR regulations, including U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

Confidential Search: Additional information about the organization and opportunity will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruitment process.