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We are looking for a Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for manufacturing operations in Nashua, New Hampshire. This role works closely with plant leadership and corporate finance to strengthen profitability, deliver reliable reporting, and support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance experience, a hands-on approach to cost accounting, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining strong controls.

Job Responsibility:

  • Direct accounting and financial activities for multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring uniform reporting standards and adherence to established controls
  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including preparation of entries, accrual reviews, account reconciliations, and analysis of financial results
  • Produce and interpret plant financial statements, including profit and loss reporting, while contributing to broader consolidated reporting needs
  • Oversee cost accounting activities such as standard costing, inventory valuation, and investigation of production and purchase price variances
  • Partner with operations teams to strengthen inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical counts, and control procedures that support margin improvement
  • Serve as a financial partner to plant leadership by providing insight on operating performance, spending decisions, and capital investment plans
  • Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, enhance financial processes, and expand automation within accounting workflows
  • Maintain compliance with internal control expectations, corporate accounting guidelines, and audit requirements across the plant environment
  • Lead, mentor, and develop plant accounting staff while collaborating with teams across operations, supply chain, engineering, human resources, and finance
  • Support hiring efforts and contribute to additional finance and business priorities as organizational needs evolve

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including significant exposure to manufacturing environments
  • Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis
  • Strong background managing month-end close and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting
  • Experience supporting plant-level financial performance and partnering with operational leaders on business decisions
  • Solid understanding of accounting controls, compliance requirements, and audit support within a manufacturing setting
  • Proven ability to improve processes, strengthen reporting accuracy, and drive efficiency through disciplined financial management
  • Effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience guiding accounting staff and working across multiple departments
What we offer:
  • medical insurance
  • vision insurance
  • dental insurance
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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