Plant Controller

• Direct the plant’s accounting activities and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for local and corporate leadership
• Lead month-end close by managing journal entries, account reconciliations, and detailed review of operating results
• Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost accuracy to support reliable financial and operational reporting
• Partner with plant leadership to evaluate labor, materials, overhead, scrap, yield, and efficiency trends, turning data into practical recommendations
• Develop annual budgets and recurring forecasts while providing financial guidance for pricing, capital spending, and product mix decisions
• Establish and maintain internal controls, documented accounting procedures, and compliance practices that protect company assets and data integrity
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and address findings through corrective actions and process improvements
• Monitor cash flow, receivables, payables, credit exposure, and vendor-related financial matters to support healthy plant performance
• Serve as the finance lead for plant reporting systems and collaborate with IT on enhancements, controls, and system effectiveness
• Coach and develop accounting staff while promoting accountability, collaboration, and alignment with broader finance best practices

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience, ideally within a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, work in progress, and cost of goods sold analysis
• Experience leading month-end close and preparing financial statements, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Ability to build effective partnerships with operations leaders and influence business decisions through financial insight
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or accounting systems, preferably Microsoft Great Plains
• Prior supervisory experience with a track record of leading and developing accounting team members

Certifications such as CPA, CMA, or MBA are preferred

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