HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…
As Plant Controller, you will be a strategic financial leader driving operational excellence and cost optimization across the manufacturing facility. Your insights and leadership will directly influence profitability, ensure financial integrity, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll be instrumental in creating a strong controls environment and modeling opportunities for cost savings.
WHAT YOU WILL DO…
- Lead all forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities for the manufacturing site
- Ensure accuracy of standard costs including bill of materials, item costs, labor routings, labor rates, and overhead allocations
- Analyze and report production variances weekly and monthly, providing actionable insights to operations leadership
- Partner with Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities
- Oversee cost accounting methods and procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX
- Support new product development and contract manufacturing cost estimation and tracking
- Drive year-over-year productivity improvements through Enabler programs
- Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
- Serve as a subject matter expert in accounting principles and mentor team members
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…
- Directly lead a team of 2 finance managers
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams
- Report into plant leadership and partner with corporate finance and operations teams
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 5+ years of direct experience in financial management within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and process standard cost accounting
- Proven success in cost accounting, production planning, and operations analysis
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Understanding of process flows and capabilities within manufacturing facilities
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)
- CPA or CMA certification
- Experience with SAP
- Power BI proficiency
- Experience mentoring and leading cross-functional teams
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