Plant Controller

CFS

Maple Grove, MN

$155,000–$180,000 Per Year

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Job Description

Company: Manufacturing Organization

Address: Maple Grove, MN

Position: Plant Controller

Work Model: Hybrid, 3 days in office required

Hours: Full-Time, flexible hours around the 9a-5p core business hours

Compensation: $155,000 - $180,000/year

About the Company

Our client is a growing manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence, product quality, and continuous improvement. The company values collaboration, accountability, and innovation while providing employees with opportunities to make a meaningful impact on business performance.

Position Summary

The Plant Controller serves as the financial leader for the manufacturing facility, partnering closely with plant operations, supply chain, and executive leadership. This role is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory controls, and operational analysis to drive profitability and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong manufacturing accounting experience and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and operational performance reports.

Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions and operational improvements.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicate financial results to plant and corporate leadership.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

Maintain and enhance cost accounting systems to ensure accurate product costing.

Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and work with plant leadership to identify corrective actions.

Support inventory valuation processes, cycle counts, and physical inventory audits.

Evaluate manufacturing costs and drive initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasting activities.

Partner with department managers to develop realistic budgets and operating plans.

Monitor spending trends and identify opportunities for cost control and resource optimization.

Provide scenario analysis and financial modeling to support strategic initiatives.

Internal Controls & Compliance

Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.

Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate internal and external audits and support audit requests.

Develop and implement process improvements to strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy.

Business Partnership & Leadership

Collaborate with plant management to drive operational and financial performance.

Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting and finance staff as applicable.

Support capital investment analyses, ROI evaluations, and strategic planning initiatives.

Act as a trusted financial advisor to operational leaders across the facility.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.

Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.

Knowledge of ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control principles.

Desired Skills & Competencies

CPA, CMA, or advanced finance/accounting certification preferred.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights.

Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving process efficiencies.

Why This Opportunity?

Play a key leadership role in driving financial and operational performance.

Work closely with plant and executive leadership on strategic initiatives.

Opportunity to influence business decisions and operational improvements.

Join a collaborative manufacturing environment focused on growth and innovation.

Competitive compensation and benefits package with long-term career advancement potential.

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Numbers & Facts

Location	Maple Grove, MN
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$155,000–$180,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.