Plant ControllerThe Plant Controller is the senior accounting leader for Cimarron Trailers and is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all plant-level financial information. This role owns the full accounting function — from the daily transaction level through monthly close — with particular emphasis on cost accounting, job costing, and inventory valuation in a custom, build-to-order manufacturing environment.The Plant Controller serves as a trusted financial resource for plant operations (which includes the facility in Chickasha, OK and Manhattan, KS), translating cost data into actionable insight for the production floor. The Plant Controller reports to the President of Cimarron Trailers with a strong dotted line to Folience Shared Services Accounting and is a member of the leadership team.
Collaborates closely with Folience Shared Services on corporate reporting and internal controls. This is a hands-on role that requires deep technical accounting competence, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across operational and financial disciplines.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement the job order costing methodology in the new ERP system; once established, own the job order costing system; ensure all direct materials, direct labor, and overhead are captured accurately at the job level for every trailer producedDevelop and maintain standard costs; analyze and report on variances between standard and actual costsPerform margin analysis by unit, product line, and sales channel — including detailed examination of materials, labor, variable overhead, and fixed cost absorptionProvide costing support for new product development, special orders, and pricing decisionsManage the perpetual inventory system; ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods at all timesOversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs; investigate and resolve variancesMonitor inventory for slow-moving, excess, and obsolete items; recommend and process adjustments as warrantedEstablish and enforce inventory control procedures in coordination with operationsExecute all daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities required for a complete, accurate, and timely closeManage accounts payable, general ledger, billing, and revenue recognition processesPrepare and distribute monthly financial statements and operational cost reports for plant leadershipPrepare month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedulesCoordinate with the Folience Shared Services team on consolidated reporting, audit support, and internal controlsLead the annual budget process for Cimarron, including revenue, cost of goods, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and headcount planningPrepare monthly rolling forecasts and variance-to-budget analysesProvide operational metrics and KPI reporting — including labor efficiency, scrap, cost of quality, and overhead utilization — to support management decision-makingSupport capital investment analysis and project cost trackingPartner closely with the Director of Systems Integration to configure and validate job costing, perpetual inventory, and cost accounting modules; serve as the accounting lead for implementation decisions with long-term financial reporting implicationsDesign, document, and continuously improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controlsCoordinate with Shared Services Accounting on payroll processing and related accounting entriesSupervise, develop, and mentor accounting staff. Responsible for hiring and disciplinary decisions.Set clear performance expectations of accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement; provide regular feedback and professional development opportunitiesWill support team and organizational priorities through additional responsibilities as neededRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field7+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environmentDemonstrated expertise in job order costing, standard costing, WIP accounting, and inventory valuationExperience in a custom or build-to-order manufacturing environment strongly preferredStrong working knowledge of GAAP as applied to manufacturing operationsProficiency in ERP systems; experience with configuration or implementation a strong plus.
Preference given to previous experience with AcumaticaAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experienceEOE. Pre-employment background check, MVR, and drug screen required.