Plant Controller

Our client is an organization in the New Berlin area looking for a Plan Controller.

The salary range for this position is $120k-170k +bonus.

The Plant Controller will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all plant-level financial processes, including general ledger maintenance, cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Execute month-end closing activities.
• Develop and evaluate financial models and business cases to support capital investments, cost reduction initiatives, and operational projects.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements, variance analyses, and performance reports for management review.
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies, industry regulations, and accounting standards.
• Partner with procurement and continuous improvement teams to track financial impact from savings projects and process enhancements.
• Support audit activities by providing accurate documentation and maintaining integrity in all financial records.
• Manage the development of annual operating and capital budgets, consolidating inputs from multiple stakeholders and presenting recommendations to leadership.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and scenario modeling to support data-driven decision-making.
• Mentor and supervise accounting staff, fostering skill development and accountability.
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards, manufacturing trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives, helping to streamline financial processes and strengthen performance management systems.

The Plant Controller will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.