Plant Controller

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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