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Plant Controller

Wastequip
Ontario, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

Job Description

Wastequip (AMREP) is seeking a Plant Controller who is responsible for the Accounting/Finance and Cost operations of AMREP Division. This candidate will be a financial partner to the site leaders advising them of the financial impacts of decisions, forecasting performance, developing, and reporting key performance metrics to ensure performance to forecast, and reporting monthly results. This candidate will be required to work in cross-functional teams and will report to the Vice President of Finance. This position is to sit out of our Ontario, CA location (Not Remote).


Salary Range: $143,000 - $155,000 (Based on experience).

 

Job Details

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for analysis of financial results. 
  • Responsible for Cost Accounting, including inventory valuations, allocations of Materials/Labor
  • Assist with preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budgets. 
  • Identify and analyze the variances between forecast and actual results.
  • Maintain internal controls.
  • Review financial statements and explain drivers to site leadership.
  • Validate the economic justification of investments and ensure their follow-up.
  • Develop plant budgets and associated forecasts, as well as plant reporting in accordance with procedures and deadlines.
  • Work with sites on issues ranging from corporate policy, governmental requirements, personnel issues and software utilization. 
  • Responsible for accounting policies, procedures and standard practices.  
  • Propose and support suggestions when decisions committing the plant are made.
  • Participate in the development of action plans and ensure their financial evaluation and follow-up.
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Experience/ Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required (Master’s degree preferred)
  • CPA or CMA preferred
  • Manufacturing/Industrial company experience required
  • 5 years’ experience in heavy costing accounting environment
  • 5 years’ experience in a managerial accounting position
  • Proficiency with accounting software required
  • Ability to work within a cross functional team
  • Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks
  • Ability to present complex analysis with clarity
  • Ability to understand accounting and financial processes related to the business
  • Ability to work well with people across multiple functions


Company Benefits:


• 2 Medical Insurance Plan Options–Base PPO with HSA (High Deductible) and

HMO Medical Plans:

• Prescription (Rx) Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• 2 Dental Insurance Plan Options - PPO and HMO Dental Plans

• Vision Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment

(AD&D)

• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance

• Company Paid Business Travel Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match

• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time

• Paid Grandparent Leave

• Adoption Assistance

• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)


About Wastequip


Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.


While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.


Salary : $143,000 - $155,000

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