Plant Controller

Date Posted: 04/10/2025

Responsibilities

• Lead Financial planning and analysis efforts to develop budgets and forecasts related to manufacturing activities and inventory management goals.
• Regularly review, analyze, and report operational financial data and KPI’s, assess performance, and develop action plans to improve outcomes.
• Develop/Enhance Standard Operating Procedures and internal controls for plant activities and inventory transactions
• Participate in plant and inventory continuous improvement initiatives as the finance subject matter expert
• Establish and maintain material and labor standard costing rates including bill of material cost rolls and periodic full standard cost roll updates.
• Responsible for monthly accounting close and reporting for plant operations and inventory including analysis and reconciliation of variances, plant costs, coverage, scrap, obsolete inventory expense, and balance sheet inventory.
• Maintain parts database in ERP system
• Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products.
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, and manufacturing methods, to determine effects on cost.
• Analyze results of inventory counts and their impact on the financial results
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational, critical-thinking, and analytical skills
• Commitment to excellence, high standards, and data integrity
• Effective communication including writing, speaking and active listening
• Collaboration and teamwork with team members across the business
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5 years of cost accounting experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP compliance and applicable regulations
• ERP Systems Experience – Epicor, QAD, SAP, JD Edwards experience preferred
• Must be a self-starter with strong enterprising skills and highly motivated to succeed

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance