Plant Controller​/VP of Finance

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Plant Controller / VP of Finance (Head of Accounting & Finance) – Manufacturing – High Visibility – High Impact

Location: Greater Commerce, GA area (onsite)

Comp: target $200,000-$240,000 base + bonus/value incentive (target 20-25%)

Schedule/Flexibility: Option for a 4x9 schedule with a half-day Friday (example: Mon–Thu 8am-5:30/6pm, Fri 8am-12pm)

Benefits Highlights: 3 weeks PTO
• 401(k) with 3% match (targeting 5% in 2026)

A privately held,
manufacturer is hiring a senior finance leader to run end-to-end accounting and plant finance for an organization with approx. 150 employees.

This is not a “sit behind the desk” role. We’re looking for a working Plant Controller / VP of Finance who will lead by example
, improve processes, strengthen controls, and help the site scale while partnering closely with operations and executive leadership. This is a true business partnering role working closely with all cross functional teams and involves a mix of accounting / controllership, manufacturing plant accounting and finance, FP&A, operations finance, commercial finance, supply chain logistics, treasury / cash management, risk and compliance and IT oversight and much more.

You will help drive and scale the business and be an integral part of the company's success. Roles like this are great for individuals who enjoy strategic finance that want to make an impact and see the fruits of their labor and be rewarded for its success.

You’ll be the top finance leader onsite and a key member of both the leadership team and executive leadership team. Scope includes:

• Lead day-to-day accounting and finance for the site: month end close, reporting, analysis, controls, and team development.
• Be visible on the floor and in the work: learn how things run, ask great questions, and improve how finance supports decisions.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis tied to plant performance.
• Financial and scenario modeling, profitability analysis, GTM strategies, cost mitigation, M&A
• Build actionable dashboards and analysis for throughput, labor/overhead, cost drivers, and operational initiatives.
• Support quoting, pricing, and risk assessments in partnership with operations/supply chain and commercial teams.

• Strengthen cost accounting and manufacturing finance rhythms (standard/actual analysis, inventory/cycle count support, margin/cost driver analysis).
• Partner with leaders on cost improvement, productivity, and capital requests.

• Oversee cash management and working capital focus areas; maintain strong relationships with banking and financial partners.
• Help evaluate and prioritize investments and ensure smart capital allocation.

• Ensure timely, accurate financial statements and compliance with GAAP and required standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Improve internal controls, policies, and processes to reduce risk and increase efficiency.

• Help management understand the total cost structure and improve purchasing/procurement process discipline (in partnership with supply chain/operations).
• Help drive an effective ERP strategy and adoption plan (process, data, utilization).
• Provide oversight for core IT priorities affecting finance and plant operations, including security posture and practical tech enablement.

You’ll lead a small team (approx. 4-5) that includes experienced accounting leadership plus developing talent (mix of managers and individual contributors). The right leader is:

• Low-ego, high-accountability
  , and genuinely collaborative
• Coach/mentor-minded with a track record of developing early-career team members
• Direct, respectful, and compassionate (no “my department” silos)
• Comfort…