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Plant Controller (Manufacturing)
We are seeking a Plant Controller to serve as the primary finance leader at a manufacturing facility in Dayton, TN. This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive financial performance, improve cost structure, and support operational excellence.
This is a highly visible position with direct impact on site performance, offering the opportunity to lead key financial initiatives and contribute to broader organizational projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the lead finance partner to plant leadership, supporting day-to-day operations and long-term strategy
- Own the site’s financial performance, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
- Lead all financial reporting, forecasting, and annual budgeting processes
- Analyze monthly results and partner with operations to drive performance improvements and cost efficiencies
- Oversee cost accounting activities, including inventory control, material usage, and labor productivity
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements (SOX)
- Manage capital expenditure processes, including forecasting, approvals, and ROI tracking
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and productivity
- Support cross-site and enterprise-wide finance projects as needed
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, supply chain, and corporate finance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
- 5 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Strong background in cost accounting and operational finance
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar preferred)
- Proven ability to analyze data, solve problems, and drive process improvements
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across multiple levels of the organization
- Experience supporting system implementations or integrations is a plus
- Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and intellectual curiosity
What You’ll Bring
- A hands-on approach with the ability to work closely with operations on the plant floor
- A focus on metrics, accountability, and performance improvement
- The ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
- A collaborative mindset and desire to grow within a dynamic manufacturing environment
Additional Details
- Location: Dayton, TN (on-site with occasional travel)
- High visibility role with direct exposure to leadership
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact on plant performance
*Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.