Financial Controller Job at Robert Half (Chesaning)

Financial Controller

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Chesaning

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
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Salary:

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Job Description:

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Financial Controller who thrives in the operational complexity and fast-paced environment of manufacturing. This is not a traditional back-office accounting role — we’re looking for a finance leader who embraces the challenges of the plant floor, understands cost drivers, and partners closely with operations to drive performance and profitability. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys digging into the dynamics of production, quoting new products, analyzing manufacturing processes, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. This role will serve as a key business partner to operations, helping leadership make informed decisions through data-driven financial insights.

Job Responsibility:

Serve as the primary financial partner to plant leadership and operations teams
Analyze manufacturing performance, cost drivers, and operational KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement
Provide financial insights that support operational decision-making and long-term manufacturing strategy
Oversee product costing, standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management
Lead financial analysis around new product quoting and estimating, ensuring accurate cost assumptions related to labor, materials, overhead, and production processes
Evaluate product and customer profitability to support pricing and operational decisions
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant by analyzing financial impact and expected returns
Evaluate capital investments, automation opportunities, and process changes through ROI and payback analysis
Track projects from proposal through implementation to ensure expected savings and operational efficiencies are realized
Identify underperforming projects or initiatives and help leadership determine if projects should be modified, improved, or closed
Lead month-end close and deliver accurate financial reporting for plant performance
Provide detailed analysis of manufacturing variances including labor, materials, scrap, and overhead
Ensure strong internal controls, inventory accuracy, and financial discipline across operations
Work closely with engineering, operations, procurement, and supply chain teams to understand production dynamics and cost drivers
Actively participate in operational meetings and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred)
7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting
Deep understanding of standard costing, inventory management, and manufacturing variance analysis
Experience with quoting and estimating new products or manufacturing processes
Strong analytical mindset with experience evaluating ROI, capital investments, and cost improvement initiatives
Comfortable working directly with operations and production teams
Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to challenge assumptions and drive better outcomes

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
March 14, 2026

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Financial Controller

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Chesaning

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
March 14, 2026

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