Plant Controller

Plant Controller

We currently seek a Plant Controller to join our division located in Avon, CT, and help support our continued business growth.

This position is responsible for managing day‑to‑day operations of the Accounting Department for multiple Lightera sites (Avon, CT and Somerset, NJ locations). This role requires a seasoned financial executive with strong manufacturing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, risk management, reporting, analysis, presentation and decision‑making skills. It includes supervising and developing finance team staff, and the development of short‑ and long‑term financial plans and forecasts.

The Controller is expected to participate and collaborate actively on the Senior Leadership teams of Avon, Somerset and Labs, and the Corporate Finance team.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  Prepare and coordinate financial reports, analyze financial data to identify trends and business opportunities, and present findings to management.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
  Develop and help coordinate annual budgets, process budgets, and create financial forecasts for the region.
• Financial Control & Compliance
  Implement and enforce financial systems, policies, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Operational Improvement
  Work with operations teams to resolve financial issues and drive improvements in profitability and cash flow within the region.
• Team Leadership
  Recruit, coach, and develop the financial support staff within the region.
• Annual Audit & Risk Management
  Collaborate with the internal audit department and external auditors to ensure recommendations are implemented and to put loss prevention measures in place.
• Strategic Support
  Assist management in creating short‑ and long‑term financial goals and strategies.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 8+ years' experience
• Background in a Manufacturing environment
• Significant experience in accounting, financial reporting, and management
• CMA or CPA desired
• Working knowledge of JDE and/or SAP systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including health, dental, vision and well‑being.
• Company‑sponsored 401(k) plan with a generous match and no vesting period.
• Tuition assistance, on‑the‑job training and opportunities for growth and advancement. We promote from within.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program and paid holidays.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

Lightera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.