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Plant Controller

United States, Spring Lake · Job Posted April 10, 2026
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Job Description

The Plant Controller is responsible for adhering to the Company’s Accounting Policies and Procedures by establishing a strong Internal Control environment in the facility. This position has complete responsibility for P&L and Balance Sheet creation and integrity, to include all necessary analysis of the results. They will manage the accounting staff and will operate as a business partner for the Plant Manager by identifying financial and operational risks and opportunities in advance and communicate them accordingly.

Job Responsibility

  • Responsible for adherence to the Company’s Accounting Policies and Procedures
  • Establishes a strong Internal Control environment in the Plant
  • Complete responsibility for P&L and Balance Sheet creation and integrity, to include all necessary analysis of the results
  • Responsible for managing the Accounting staff
  • Operate as the business partner of the Plant Manager
  • Serve as a consultant and advisor on all financial matters in the plant
  • Identify Financial / Operational risks and opportunities in advance and communicate them to management

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Three to Five years of Accounting/Finance experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Minimum of six months of supervisory experience required
  • Possess the necessary managerial skills to plan, organize, lead and control the Accounting functions
  • Must be able to analyze financial statements and manufacturing variances
  • Must be thoroughly familiar with manufacturing processes, how BOM’s & routings, labor reporting, standard costing and overhead allocations
  • Must be familiar with budgeting / forecasting processes
  • Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization
  • Ability to apply understanding of the business and how own team contributes to the achievement of results
  • Requires in-depth understanding and application of concepts, theories and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines
  • Experience in Microsoft Office applications
  • Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
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