Pegasus Staffing Partners is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead plant-level financial operations and support strategic business initiatives. This role is ideal for a hands‑on finance leader with strong operational finance experience and a background in manufacturing environments.
The Plant Controller will play a key role in driving financial performance, improving operational efficiencies, and partnering closely with plant leadership to support business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all plant-level financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis
- Partner with plant leadership to evaluate manufacturing performance, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and improve profitability
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements in compliance with GAAP
- Conduct detailed analysis of production costs, inventory levels, labor, and material consumption
- Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes for the facility
- Support internal and external audit activities
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and applicable state and federal regulations
- Assess operational and financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
- Develop, mentor, and lead plant accounting and finance staff
- Provide financial insight and recommendations to support operational decision‑making
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within accounting and finance processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- Prior manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of cost accounting and operational finance
- Experience with ERP systems required; Infor Syteline experience is a strong plus
- Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
- CPA, CMA, or MBA highly preferredStrong leadership, communication, and business partnering abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
Preferred Experience
- Manufacturing plant finance leadership
- Inventory and standard cost accounting
- Variance analysis and KPI reporting
- Continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
- Multi‑site or complex manufacturing operations exposure
Why Apply?
- High‑visibility leadership opportunity
- Collaborative and growth‑oriented environment
- Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
- Opportunity to make a direct operational impact