Plant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Amanda Warren with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing operation. This role will partner closely with plant leadership to strengthen cost visibility, improve operational decision-making, and support accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in plant accounting, inventory and standard costing, and month-end close within a production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct plant-level financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis to support operational and business goals.

• Manage cost accounting processes by monitoring inventory, standard costs, manufacturing variances, and production-related financial performance.

• Lead month-end close activities for the facility, ensuring timely reconciliations, accurate journal entries, and reliable financial results.

• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to evaluate performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve financial controls across the plant.

• Prepare and present detailed financial insights to plant and regional leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities affecting profitability.

• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance practices related to plant accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing transactions.

• Support the effective use of ERP and business intelligence tools, including Oracle-based systems, to enhance reporting accuracy and decision support.

• Contribute to finance-related process improvements and system-related changes impacting plant accounting and reporting workflows.

• 5+ years of experience in plant finance, manufacturing accounting, or a related controllership role.

• Strong background in cost accounting, including manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.

• Proven experience managing month-end close processes in a manufacturing environment.

• Solid understanding of supply chain finance, inventory accounting, and production operations.

• Proficiency with ERP platforms such as Oracle and familiarity with business intelligence reporting tools.

• Ability to translate financial data into practical recommendations for plant and operations leadership.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

If you possess the above experience and are seeking an exciting opportunity with growth opportunity, please send your resume to Amanda Warren through LinkedIn today!