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Financial Controller (Plant)

CFS
Manchester, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2026
Financial Controller (Plant Controller)

Our client, a manufacturer of products that directly and positively impacts everyday lives, is currently seeking an operational hands-on Controller to support the GM.

Annual Compensation $125,000–$145,000 base plus annual incentive bonus

Immediate Benefits

  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one; 401(k) with strong company match and non-elective contributions
  • Industry-leading PTO: 18 days 10 paid holidays 2 floaters; generous flexibility for life events

Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out

  • High-visibility role with direct impact on strategic site and divisional financial performance; clear pathway for scope expansion (e.g., additional site oversight)
  • Direct seat on the site leadership team, influencing transformation and business growth
  • Executive visibility—reports to and partners with both local leadership and global finance
  • Controller position will have a defined succession plan: opportunity to expand to additional sites as performance warrants
  • Role critical to ongoing site development, $20M investment pipeline, and strategic transformation
  • Mission-driven manufacturing: make measured impact on individuals and advance sustainability in their industry specific products

Key Responsibilities Of The Site Controller

  • Drive cost control, standard costing, and financial reporting to accelerate site financial rigor and visibility
  • Lead annual budget, forecasting, and month-end close activities to deliver timely, actionable business insights
  • The Controller will aartner with leadership to shape investment strategy, CAPEX project management, and long-term site planning
  • Establish robust governance, process improvement, and financial tools to support operational transformation
  • Serve as strategic finance liaison to global, divisional, and site teams—balancing hands-on analysis with high-level influence

Highly Preferred Skills/Experience Of The Controller

  • 5 years relevant cost and plant/operations finance experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Advanced Excel/financial modeling skills (build tools, complex formulas; Sage 100, SAP a plus)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead financial performance and partner at executive/site leadership level

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Salary : $125,000 - $145,000

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