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Plant Controller

CFS

Ridgefield, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cost Accounting, Cost Allocation, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Cost Modeling, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Home Care, IBM AS-400 Server, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Improvement, Operations Control, Performance Metrics, Personal Care, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Profit & Loss, Reporting Skills, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Ridgefield, NJ
POSTED
4 days ago


Plant Controller


Join a leading manufacturer of beauty, personal care, and home care products that partners with top brands to bring custom formulations to market. The company values teamwork, growth, safety, and a supportive work environment where every employee’s contribution matters.

About the Role


The Plant Controller oversees all financial operations for the manufacturing facility. This role supports budgeting, reporting, cost control, inventory accuracy, and compliance. You’ll work closely with plant leadership to provide clear financial insights that improve operations and profitability.

What You’ll Do



  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and key performance metrics

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management activities

  • Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliations, and controls to improve accuracy and reduce waste

  • Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal controls

  • Develop and maintain product costing models and support CAPEX planning

  • Provide financial insights that guide decision‑making and continuous improvement

  • Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and cross‑functional plant teams

  • Assist with ad hoc analysis, modeling, and financial reporting

  • Support audits and help maintain a controlled, compliant environment


What You’ll Need



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

  • 4–6 years of financial management experience in manufacturing

  • Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost accounting

  • Experience with ERP system AS400 preferred but not required and advanced Excel

  • Background in manufacturing environments


Skills That Lead to Success



  • Strong financial analysis and variance reporting abilities

  • Expertise in cost accounting and manufacturing cost allocation

  • Solid understanding of internal controls and compliance

  • Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance teams

  • Experience managing inventory accuracy and improving processes

  • Ability to collaborate across departments and support plant leadership


Additional Information



  • Equal employment opportunity employer

  • Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities

  • The company does not accept unsolicited agency submissions




Compensation



  • Base salary approximately $155,000



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About the Company

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CFS

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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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