Overview : The Plant Controller will partner closely with operations leadership to support data-driven decision-making, improve overall profitability, and maintain strong internal controls. This is a highly visible role that plays a critical part in aligning financial performance with plant operations. This role serves as the financial leader at the site level, responsible for driving financial accuracy, delivering operational insights, and ensuring cost discipline across the plant.
Responsibilities :
Lead the development and continuous improvement of a daily management system to proactively ensure forecasted profitability targets are achieved
Own and maintain accurate profitability forecasts for the site, including product lines and value streams
Monitor plant performance against operating plans, including financial results, production output, and key cost drivers; lead the development of the plant's annual business plan
Strengthen the cycle count process for both the plant and distribution center in partnership with the materials team, improving accuracy and accountability
Drive initiatives to improve productivity, increase efficiency, and reduce costs while maintaining oversight of all fixed asset accounting
Support the tracking and reporting of daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs, ensuring accountability and driving corrective actions when performance targets are not met
Ensure ongoing compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and company policies, including readiness for internal and external (3rd party) audits
Coordinate and support all internal and external audit activities
Experience :
5+ years of finance experience in a lean manufacturing environment
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred
Certifications such as CPA, CMA, or MBA helpful
Strong business partner who influences financial decisions and drives accountability
Hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced plant environment
Collaborative, able to build trust across operations and functions
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and results
High integrity with strong commitment to controls and compliance
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Clinton, TN
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Business Planunmatched
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)unmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Productivity Managementunmatched
Profit & Loss Forecastingunmatched
Profit & Loss Managementunmatched
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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