Multi-Site Plant Controller

Connect Search is partnering with a large, established manufacturing company in the Milwaukee, WI area to identify a Multi-Site Controller to join its finance leadership team.

This is a high-impact role responsible for providing financial leadership across multiple manufacturing facilities while serving as a strategic business partner to operations. The position combines traditional controllership with a significant focus on FP&A, budgeting and forecasting, operational analysis, and business partnership.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing finance leader looking for broader multi-site exposure and continued advancement. The role has strong visibility across the organization and potential to grow into a larger Operations Controller/Director titles position in as the company continues to grow.

Title: Multi-Site Controller

Salary: $140-$180k

Bonus: 15%

Hybrid

Travel: 1-2 times per year for 2-3 days

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead financial oversight and accounting activities across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Manage and develop a small team of finance professionals
• Lead monthly close activities and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Own annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting for assigned operations
• Analyze financial and operational performance against expectations and identify key drivers
• Partner closely with plant and operations leadership to improve profitability and operational performance
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs including productivity, scrap, downtime, yield, and overall equipment effectiveness
• Prepare and present financial results, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership
• Develop financial models supporting capital investments, growth initiatives, cost savings, and other business decisions
• Analyze plant capacity, projected volumes, and resource requirements
• Partner cross-functionally on pricing, procurement savings, continuous improvement initiatives, and new business opportunities
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and SOX requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, cost efficiency, and overall plant performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience preferred
• Strong manufacturing and plant finance experience required
• Multi-site manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Strong background in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• 2–3+ years of leadership or management experience
• Strong understanding of financial statements, GAAP, internal controls, and manufacturing accounting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and previous ERP system experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to translate financial information into actionable business recommendations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner with operational leaders
• CPA preferred but not required

This is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing finance leader who wants to move beyond traditional accounting and take on a role with significant operational exposure, senior leadership visibility, multi-site responsibility, and long-term growth potential.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply or reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io !