Plant Controller

Are you a numbers-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of finance and manufacturing? Do you see a production line and immediately think in terms of cost drivers, efficiencies, and performance KPIs? Are you looking to make a shift into a growing private equity portfolio company? If so — we want you on our team.

As a market leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, mission critical engineered motion control products, Cablecraft is propelling the world forward, safely and reliably. 

Nothing relates to the success of a company more than the quality of its people. We thrive on the contributions each person brings to Cablecraft by valuing diversity, developing talent, fostering teamwork, and rewarding success. And we’re looking for a Plant Controller who can bring financial clarity and strategic insight to our plant leadership team.

If you want to take ownership, influence meaningful change, and play a critical role in how our plant performs — this is your opportunity.

What makes this role exciting

·       You’ll have a seat at the table — not just report the numbers, but shape the story behind them

·       The opportunity to impact profitability in a hands-on, visible way

·       A plant environment where your ideas are welcomed and execution moves fast

·       A supportive leadership team that values continuous improvement, accountability, and transparency

·       P&L ownership while driving cash management and developing business plans

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

·       Provide hands-on leadership while working side-by-side with Plant leaders and Corporate financial team.

·       Create, oversee and monitor operational budgets and cost rates

·       Timely and accurate month-end close including the production of financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted principles or international financial reporting standards.

·       Establish, direct, and maintain sound financial accounting practices and procedures, internal controls and management reporting systems for internal and external reporting.

·       Ensure internal controls are adequate to safeguard company assets and property

·       Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implement a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.

·       Recommend benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.

·       Produce annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.

·       Provide financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions and contract negotiations.

·       Work with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.

·       Ensures compliance with local, state and federal government requirements.

·       Provide leadership and demonstrate commitment to Strategic Plan. 

·       Communicate organizational and individual goals to direct reports. Provide feedback and maintain consistency of purpose and direction.

·       Assure that all company policies, procedures, and practices are consistently followed.

·       Responsible for cash management, budgets, and forecasts.

·       Manage general and cost accounting functions, payroll, accounts payable, credit, collections, and job cost estimating.

·       Other duties may be assigned.

Who you are:

·       Ability to self-direct and prioritize amongst competing goals and exhibit flexibility

·       Attention to detail and accuracy

·       Analytical mindset

·       Problem solving

·       Demonstrate sense of ownership

·       Strong interpersonal skills

·       Communication proficiency

·       Hands on, roll up the sleeve’s mentality

·       Self-motivated demeanor

·       Business Acumen

·       Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education & Experience:

·       Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.

·       Five to ten minimum experience in industry-related experience.

·       Equivalent combination of experience and education.

·       Computer literacy a must.

Physical demands: 

·       Works at desk with a telephone and personal computer for majority of shift.

·       Works within a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to noise, heat, cold, fumes and chemicals.

·       Ability to travel, although infrequent to support the business demands.

·       Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

·       Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.