Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Job Summary
The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities at the plant level, ensuring accurate reporting, cost control, and strategic financial support for operational decision-making. This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive operational efficiency, profitability, and compliance with company standards and industry best practices.
Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Controls
*Oversee plant-level accounting operations, including GL, AR, AP, payroll coordination, cost accounting, and fixed asset management.
*Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
*Serve as key liaison for plant audits (internal and external).
Costing & Operational Support
*Lead cost accounting functions, including job costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting.
*Partner with plant operations leadership to track KPIs, improve labor and material efficiency, and reduce waste.
* Provide financial analysis to support capital investments, process improvements, and strategic projects.
Reporting & Analysis
*Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities at the plant level.
*Prepare and present accurate financial statements, forecasts, and variance analysis.
*Maintain key metrics dashboards for daily/weekly/monthly plant performance.
Budgeting & Forecasting
*Lead annual plant budget process in collaboration with corporate and plant leadership.
*Provide rolling forecasts and scenario analysis to anticipate risks and opportunities.
* Support long-term strategic planning through financial modeling.
Leadership & Collaboration
* Serve as financial business partner to the Plant General Manager and site leadership team.
*Manage, mentor, and develop plant accounting staff.
Core Value Expectations
*Model high character, trust, and performance in all aspects of work.
*Deliver distinctive quality and service to internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrate integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.
*Foster continuous improvement and accountability across plant operations.
Requirements:
Education & Experience
*Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA/CPA/CMA preferred).
*Minimum 5–7 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or plant environment.
*Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing systems, and manufacturing KPIs. *Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to influence decisions across operations and leadership.
*High level of integrity, accountability, and results orientation.