What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting?
KBW Financial Staffing & Recruitment is partnering with a well-established, reputable manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Plant Controller to join its leadership team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, strategic finance professional who enjoys being more than just the numbers person. The ideal candidate will be a strong business partner to operations, helping drive financial performance, identify efficiencies, and support key business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, strategic finance professional who enjoys being more than just the numbers person. The ideal candidate will be a strong business partner to operations, helping drive financial performance, identify efficiencies, and support key business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial performance reporting.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, production variances, and profitability.
- Partner closely with operational leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements.
- Maintain strong internal controls, ensure GAAP compliance, and safeguard company assets.
- Monitor financial and operational KPIs, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
- Collaborate with production teams to understand business operations and support strategic initiatives.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and development to accounting staff.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
- Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, P&L analysis, and GAAP.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into business recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, hands-on approach.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
- Competitive base salary up to $140,000
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Stable, established organization with a strong industry reputation.
- Collaborative and experienced leadership team.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development.
- Highly visible position with the ability to directly influence operational and financial performance.
Salary : $140,000