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The Manufacturing Controller will lead financial management and cost accounting across multiple production sites. This role is critical in ensuring accurate reporting, driving cost efficiency, and supporting operational decision-making. You will act as a key business partner to plant managers and senior leadership, providing insights that directly impact profitability and growth.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee all plant-level financial activities across multiple manufacturing sites
Lead monthly close processes, including inventory, COGS, and variance analysis
Develop and maintain standard costing systems
analyze and explain variances (labor, overhead, materials)
Partner with operations to drive cost reduction initiatives and improve margins
Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans for manufacturing operations
Ensure strong internal controls, compliance, and adherence to accounting policies
Analyze capital expenditures and support ROI-driven investment decisions
Standardize financial processes and reporting across sites
Mentor and develop plant finance teams where applicable
Support ERP implementations or system enhancements as the company scales
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA preferred)
7–10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting
Experience supporting multiple sites or divisions strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory management, and variance analysis
Proven ability to partner with operations and influence non-financial stakeholders
Advanced Excel skills
experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Willingness to travel 1-2 times a quarter to other manufacturing locations
Nice to have:
CPA/CMA preferred
Experience supporting multiple sites or divisions strongly preferred