Position Overview
Growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Plant Controller to provide financial leadership and operational support for a multi-site manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, and executive management to drive financial performance, strengthen controls, and support strategic decision-making.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, inventory management, and business partnering within a production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities for manufacturing operations.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, operational variances, and key performance indicators.
- Develop and maintain product costing methodologies and support profitability analysis.
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, and management reporting packages for operational leadership.
- Partner with plant management to identify cost savings, process improvements, and efficiency opportunities.
- Oversee inventory accounting, fixed assets, capital projects, and related internal controls.
- Support capital expenditure planning, financial analysis, and project tracking.
- Ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations and compliance with corporate accounting policies.
- Assist with ERP optimization initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
- Experience supporting plant operations and partnering with manufacturing leadership.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting.
- CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus.
Preferred Background
- Manufacturing, industrial, chemicals, consumer products, packaging, food & beverage, or related production-based industry experience.
- Experience supporting multiple facilities or business units.
- Track record of improving financial processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.
Plant Controller in Middletown at Robert Half
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