Plant Controller

Plant Controller

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Northeast Mississippi

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Lead Finance. Drive Operations. Influence Strategy.

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A well-established and highly respected manufacturing company is seeking a Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for one of its largest and most strategic manufacturing operations in Northeast Mississippi.

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This is more than a traditional accounting position. We are seeking a business-minded finance leader who enjoys partnering with operations, improving processes, leveraging ERP systems, and helping drive better business decisions across a complex manufacturing environment.

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If you are looking for an opportunity where your work will directly impact plant performance and executive decision-making, we'd like to speak with you.

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Position Overview

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The Plant Controller will oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities for a large manufacturing facility while serving as a trusted business partner to plant leadership. This individual will work closely with operations to improve financial performance, strengthen reporting, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support strategic initiatives.

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This position offers significant visibility with both plant and corporate leadership and provides an outstanding long-term career opportunity within a financially strong manufacturing organization.

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Responsibilities

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• Lead all plant accounting and financial reporting activities
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• Manage monthly close, financial statements and account reconciliations
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• Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting and variance analysis
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• Develop annual budgets, forecasts and financial models
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• Partner with operations to improve profitability and operational performance
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• Analyze key performance indicators and provide actionable business insights
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• Support capital expenditure planning and financial analysis
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• Strengthen internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance
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• Coordinate internal and external audits
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• Drive process improvements, automation and greater ERP utilization
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• Lead and develop an accounting team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement
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Qualifications

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We're looking for candidates who bring:

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
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• Five or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience
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• Manufacturing accounting experience is required
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• Strong cost accounting and inventory accounting background
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• Experience supervising accounting staff
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• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Infor, QAD or similar)
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• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills
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• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
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• CPA or CMA designation preferred but not required
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• Public accounting experience is a plus
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What Makes This Opportunity Different

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This organization is investing in the future of its finance function.

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The successful candidate will play a key role in modernizing accounting processes, improving financial reporting, leveraging ERP capabilities, and partnering with operations to enhance business performance. Rather than simply reporting results, you'll help influence them.

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This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Plant Controller—or an ambitious Assistant Controller ready for the next step—who wants broader operational influence and long-term career growth.

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Compensation & Benefits

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• Competitive base salary
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• Annual performance bonus
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• Comprehensive benefits package
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• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
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• Long-term career advancement opportunities within a stable and growing manufacturing organization
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Gateway Group Personnel has been exclusively engaged to assist with this confidential search.

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If this opportunity aligns with your background—or you know someone who would be an excellent fit—we welcome the opportunity to have a confidential conversation.

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All inquiries will be handled with the strictest confidence.