What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller (Relocation Required) position at Michael Page?
- Hybrid work structure (2-3 days work from home)
- Highly visible role
I'm currently working on a search for a client that is looking to fill a Plant Controller position in North Western Oklahoma. Our client is one of the largest global producers of products in their niche. They are a multi-billion-dollar organization that services a vast network of industries with 10k products!
Job Description
Plant Controller Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Plant Manager and operations leadership team
- Provide insightful analysis on plant performance, including cost, productivity, yield, scrap, and margin drivers
- Support decision-making on pricing, make/buy, capital investments, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Actively participate in plant staff meetings and operational reviews
- Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the plant
- Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and management reporting packages
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and SOX internal control requirements
- Coordinate internal and external audits, including walkthroughs and documentation support
- Lead the annual operating plan (AOP) process and periodic forecasts for the plant
- Analyze trends and risks, providing early warning of financial performance gaps
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and cost reduction initiatives against plan
- Oversee standard costing, bill of materials accuracy, routings, and labor rates
- Analyze and explain variances (PPV, usage, absorption, overhead)
- Lead physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory valuation processes
- Monitor and improve inventory turns, obsolescence reserves, and working capital performance
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- 7 years of experience in Finance
- Manufacturing Experience
- Public Company Experience
- CPA preferred
- Attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience interacting with senior leadership
- Above market compensation
- Lucrative bonus potential
- Relocation Package Included
- Strong benefits (401k match)
- Gain global exposure from a leading, growing company
- Ample career progression
- Flexible working environment (2-3 days work from home)
Quote job ref: JN-052026-7019579
Salary : $160,000 - $175,000