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Plant Controller

Premier Staffing Solution
  • Milford, DE
    25 days ago

    Job Description

    Plant Controller - Manufacturing Finance
    Overview
    We are seeking a Plant Controller to serve as the primary financial leader for a manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for overseeing all financial operations at the plant level, including reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
    As a key member of the site leadership team, this position partners closely with operations and corporate finance to drive performance, improve efficiency, and support strategic decision-making.
    Key Responsibilities
    • Serve as the financial lead and a key member of the site leadership team
    • Manage and oversee the plant's income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
    • Own and deliver accurate and timely financial reporting
    • Lead cost accounting activities, including coordination with broader finance teams
    • Manage inventory controls and material usage, including physical inventory and cycle counts
    • Monitor and analyze labor productivity and support operational efficiency initiatives
    • Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements, including audit support and training
    • Analyze monthly financial results and collaborate with plant leadership to drive improvements
    • Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and support monthly planning processes
    • Lead the capital expenditure (CapEx) process, including forecasting, project justification, and tracking results
    • Drive cost reduction, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives
    • Support financial performance improvements across multiple facilities as needed
    Work Environment
    • High level of interaction with operations, finance, and cross-functional teams
    • Based in a manufacturing facility with occasional travel to other locations
    • Combination of office and plant floor exposure


    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
    • 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
    • Experience in cost accounting strongly preferred
    • MBA or CPA is a plus
    Required Skills
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar preferred)
    • Experience supporting or leading system implementations or integrations is highly desirable
    • Proven track record of process improvement and operational support
    • Ability to work cross-functionally within a manufacturing environment
    Core Competencies
    • Self-starter with the ability to identify opportunities and drive solutions
    • Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy
    • Continuous improvement mindset
    • Intellectual curiosity and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
    Physical Requirements
    • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing and walking for extended periods
    • Ability to move between office and production areas as needed
    What Makes This Role Unique
    • Key leadership role with direct impact on plant performance and profitability
    • Opportunity to partner closely with operations and influence business decisions
    • Exposure to end-to-end manufacturing finance operations
    • Involvement in strategic planning, system improvements, and process optimization
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMilford, DE

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Balance Sheetunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)unmatched
    • Cash Flowunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corporate Financeunmatched
    • Cost Accountingunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cost Reportingunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Income Statementsunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Physical Inventoryunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Productivity Managementunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • System Integration (SI)unmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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