Plant Controller Job at Robert Half (Kernersville)

New

Plant Controller

A well-established industrial company is seeking a Plant Controller to support f...

Location

United States , Fullerton

Salary:

140000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year

Strategic Employment Partners

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of accounting and finance experience
Plant Controller, Assistant Controller, Operations Controller, or similar leadership experience
Manufacturing, industrial, construction materials, building products, or related industry experience preferred
Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge
CPA or CMA preferred

Job Responsibility

Lead monthly close and financial reporting
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Oversee cost accounting and inventory controls
Partner with operations leaders to improve performance and profitability
Lead and develop an accounting team

Fulltime

New

Plant Controller

I'm currently partnered with a growing manufacturing organization seeking a Plan...

Location

United States , Wallingford

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of progressive accounting experience with recent leadership position
Manufacturing or industrial accounting experience
Strong month-end close experience
Cost accounting and inventory knowledge
Solid U.S. GAAP and controls knowledge
ERP experience and advanced Excel skills
Strong business partnership skills
Process improvement mindset

Job Responsibility

Lead site-level accounting operations and reporting
Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
Manage GL, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting
Oversee cost accounting and inventory controls
Support budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis
Strengthen internal controls and compliance processes
Support consolidations and intercompany accounting
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
Partner with Operations and leadership teams
Lead and develop accounting team members

What we offer

Competitive compensation
Bonus
Benefits (medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance)
401(k) plan

Fulltime

New

Plant Controller

As a Plant Controller, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving fin...

Location

United States , Franklin; Victor

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited university
Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting or finance
Technical skills in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial modeling, and analysis
Ability to contextualize financial information and present analysis effectively in multiple formats
Motivated team player with strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
Ability to build relationships across diverse departments

Job Responsibility

Participate and support closing processes, performing journal entries, reviewing plant spending, communicating results, and driving operational excellence across two plants
Compare actual financial performance to forecast, budget, and prior year, providing insights to drive improvements
Support and drive annual planning as part of plant leadership and Global Operations Finance
Monitor and support third‑party manufacturing activities and material movements with supply chain partners
Participate in reconciliation of plant property taxes with corporate tax
Ensure internal controls on spending, production, working capital, and fixed assets
Support inventory tracking routines including physical inventory, slow‑moving reporting, and standard cost updates
Serve as capital projects administrator ensuring documentation and justification
Collaborate with plant managers, supply chain, procurement, and engineering teams
Support sales and marketing with product cost estimates

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

New

Plant Controller

We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight f...

Location

United States , Nashotah

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of experience in plant, cost, or manufacturing accounting roles
Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory valuation and standard cost methodologies
Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecast preparation in a plant environment
Proven ability to analyze manufacturing variances and translate findings into actionable business recommendations
Knowledge of fixed asset accounting, including capital additions, depreciation, and asset tracking
Familiarity with KPI reporting and the financial measures commonly used in manufacturing operations
Experience supporting annual physical inventory programs, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation activities
Background in the automotive industry is preferred

Job Responsibility

Lead the monthly close process for plant operations and prepare financial reporting packages for review with site leadership
Maintain accurate plant financial records by overseeing account reconciliations and ensuring integrity across balance sheet and income statement activity
Collaborate with the Plant Manager and cross-functional leaders to build annual budgets, refresh forecasts, and monitor performance against operating targets
Oversee inventory accounting by reconciling subledger activity to the general ledger and ensuring production and inventory transactions are recorded correctly
Develop, update, and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead to support sound product costing and planning decisions
Investigate manufacturing variances, explain results to operational leaders, and help drive corrective actions that improve plant performance
Manage inventory reserve analysis for excess and obsolete stock while partnering with operations and purchasing on disposition strategies
Support physical inventory and cycle count programs, including process improvement efforts designed to increase accuracy and control
Administer capital project accounting by tracking approved spending, recording asset activity, and transferring completed projects into fixed assets
Provide profitability and pricing analysis for products, projects, and customers to help sales, engineering, and operations achieve margin objectives

Fulltime

Plant Controller

We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight f...

Location

United States , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a plant, manufacturing, or cost accounting environment
Strong background in month-end close, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting
Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, including job costing, inventory accounting, and inventory controls
Ability to analyze operational and financial KPIs and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Proficiency with forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analysis in a manufacturing setting
Experience working with ERP systems such as Epicor
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with operations, site leadership, and cross-functional teams

Job Responsibility

Produce accurate financial statements and management reports in accordance with company standards and reporting requirements
Lead the monthly close cycle, improving the speed, consistency, and efficiency of accounting processes through better workflows and automation
Analyze plant spending trends and work closely with operations leaders to keep costs aligned with approved plans while identifying savings opportunities
Monitor inventory activity, labor performance, and overhead application to support sound valuation, pricing decisions, and overall cost accuracy
Partner with site leadership to evaluate capital use, resource allocation, and business initiatives that strengthen growth and operating results
Support sales and operations planning activities with financial insight, and perform profitability analysis at the customer, product, and opportunity level
Coordinate local audit support, manage fixed asset records, and maintain strong internal controls to reduce risk and ensure compliance
Prepare flash reports, forecasts, budgets, cash flow insights, and continuous improvement savings analysis for leadership review

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Plant Controller

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing operation in the greater...

Location

United States , Smithville

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including significant experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong background in cost accounting and standard costing methodologies
Experience working within large ERP systems in a manufacturing setting
Demonstrated ability to partner with operations and translate financial data into business insights
Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with the ability to operate effectively in an onsite environment

Job Responsibility

Lead all plant-level accounting and finance activities, including month-end close, variance analysis, and financial reporting
Partner with operations leadership to analyze production performance, cost drivers, and margin improvement opportunities
Own standard costing processes, including maintenance, updates, and variance analysis (labor, material, overhead)
Monitor inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
Develop and enhance internal controls and best practices across the plant finance function
Prepare forecasts, budgets, and operational performance metrics
Support ERP data integrity and reporting accuracy across manufacturing and finance modules
Provide actionable financial insights to drive decision-making at the plant level

What we offer

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Plant Controller

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to step into a Long-term Contra...

Location

United States , Chatsworth

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in a Plant Controller, Divisional Controller, or senior manufacturing finance leadership role
Strong command of manufacturing and cost accounting principles, including standard costing, inventory accounting, overhead absorption, and variance analysis
Demonstrated experience with purchase accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, and financial support following an acquisition
Proven ability to lead month-end close, financial reporting, and controllership activities in a complex manufacturing organization
Solid understanding of revenue recognition and the ability to resolve technical accounting issues with a practical, business-focused approach
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall systems proficiency
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and a hands-on workload
Prior experience in aerospace, defense, industrial, or engineered products manufacturing is strongly preferred

Job Responsibility

Direct accounting leadership during the post-acquisition phase, ensuring opening balance sheet activities and related journal entries are completed accurately and on time
Interpret new accounting requirements tied to the transaction and guide the team in applying updated treatment for revenue and other key financial areas
Investigate and correct accounting discrepancies arising from legacy and revised policies, including issues affecting revenue recording and account cleanup
Collaborate with executive leadership, external auditors, valuation specialists, and other advisors to support purchase accounting and related financial reviews
Organize general ledger structures and reporting periods to improve visibility for acquisition-related activity and project-level financial tracking
Redesign profit and loss reporting to deliver clearer analysis by customer, product category, and major revenue source
Strengthen plant and inventory accounting by improving insight into material usage, labor, overhead, and manufacturing variance performance
Assess the month-end close process, document accounting workflows, and recommend practical improvements to internal finance operations
Provide hands-on manufacturing finance support involving standard costing, operational analysis, and accounting guidance within a complex production environment
Contribute to additional accounting and finance initiatives as business needs evolve throughout the transition period

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
enrollment in company 401(k) plan

Plant Controller

A client of ours is looking for a Plant Controller for a contract role to overse...

Location

United States , Lebanon

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred
6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or plant environment
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Advanced skills in accounting, corporate finance, and financial analysis
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
High attention to detail with strong data management and analytical capabilities
Proven ability to analyze financial data and present actionable insights
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Execute timely and accurate monthly close processes, ensuring financial integrity
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
Lead and coordinate the annual financial audit with external auditors
Oversee inventory accounting, ensuring accuracy of physical inventory and valuation
Partner with plant operations to track KPIs, support cost reduction efforts, and drive operational efficiencies
Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls and accounting policies
Analyze financial trends, costs, revenues, and variances to support forecasting and planning
Develop annual budgets and monitor performance against forecasts
Prepare financial forecasts, business reports, and ad hoc analyses for leadership decision-making
Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, AR/AP, invoicing, procurement, and payroll

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

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