Manufacturing Plant Controller

This position ensures the integrity of financial reporting, develops and maintains robust internal controls, and delivers actionable financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, PE-driven environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Lead and actively manage daily accounting operations, maintaining a hands-on role across general ledger, close, and reporting processes

· Design and optimize the accounting organization to support growth, scalability, and private equity reporting requirements

· Produce timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and PE sponsor expectations

· Drive a disciplined and efficient monthly close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

· Develop, maintain, and continuously improve standard cost accounting systems, including:

o Inventory valuation and cost layers

o Bills of material (BOM) and routings

o Labor and overhead absorption

o Purchase price and manufacturing variances

· Analyze and report manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead, scrap, yield), and partner with operations to drive cost improvements

· Establish and regularly review job costing and product costing, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational realities

· Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes, incorporating operational drivers and PE value creation plans

· Perform detailed variance analysis vs. budget/forecast and communicate key drivers to executive leadership and PE stakeholders

· Monitor and analyze trends in costs, pricing, margins, and operational performance metrics

· Provide financial modeling and analysis to support:

o Capital investments and capacity expansion

o Pricing strategies and margin improvement

o Customer contracts and long-term agreements

· Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting policies to ensure audit readiness and compliance

· Coordinate audits and act as primary liaison with external auditors and PE finance teams

· Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring strong working capital management

· Maintain fixed asset accounting, including capital project tracking and depreciation

· Own and maintain ERP integrity, including cost modules and inventory systems

· Maintain a well-documented and scalable system of accounting policies, procedures, and controls

· Support due diligence, lender reporting, and other private equity-related financial requirements

· Assist with select HR-related administrative processes (e.g., benefits coordination, employee inquiries) as needed

· Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a high-performance, accountable team culture

· Perform other duties as assigned in support of business objectives

Competencies

· Hands-On Leadership – Willing and able to operate at both strategic and tactical levels

· Operational & Cost Accounting Expertise – Deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures and drivers

· Results Orientation – Thrives in a performance-driven, private equity environment

· Analytical Rigor – Strong problem-solving and financial modeling skills

· Attention to Detail – High level of accuracy and accountability

· Planning & Organization – Effectively prioritizes in a fast-paced environment

· Communication Skills – Ability to clearly present financial insights to executives and non-financial stakeholders

· Collaboration – Works effectively across finance, operations, and executive teams

Qualifications

· Strong background in cost accounting within manufacturing

· Experience in a private equity-backed company or similarly performance-driven environment strongly preferred

· Demonstrated success in building and improving accounting processes and controls

· Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (manufacturing/cost modules required) and Microsoft Excel

· Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills

Education and/or Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)

· Minimum 8–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership roles

· Prior experience in standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance required

Language Skills

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial and operational reports, contracts, and technical procedures

· Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences

Reasoning Ability

· Ability to solve complex, multi-variable problems in a dynamic manufacturing environment

· Strong judgment in interpreting financial data and operational impacts

Computer Skills

· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (modeling, analysis, data manipulation)

· Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar manufacturing platforms)

· Familiarity with reporting and BI tools is a plus

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements for this role?
• How many years of ASC 606 do you have in Manufacturing? (please list all)
• How many years of Manufacturing Cost Accounting do you have? (please list all)
• Have you worked as a Controller or above for a Private Equity owned Manufacturing Business? (please list PE and Company)
• How many years of GAAP, General Ledger, and Month-End Close do you have in a Manufacturing setting? (please list all)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000