Plant Controller

Plant Controller
Fort Worth, TX – Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Compensation: $135–155K base + 10–15% bonus

A fast-growing, multi-site industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Plant Controller to support a $150M+ facility within a larger $400M platform. Backed by a stable parent company with over a century in operation and continued growth through acquisition, this location is undergoing meaningful modernization and process improvement- offering the incoming controller both impact and upward mobility.

This role is open due to an internal promotion and is ideal for someone with strong manufacturing cost experience who is ready to step into a broader leadership position. The Plant Controller will partner closely with operations and finance leadership, drive process improvements, enhance controls, and support strategic decision-making in a high-visibility environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant-level accounting and finance operations, supporting both day-to-day performance and long-term strategy
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory, budgeting, forecasting, and project profitability analysis
• Assess internal controls, identify deficiencies, and implement improvements to strengthen financial accuracy
• Provide project accounting support, including revenue recognition, milestone tracking, and profitability reviews
• Develop and enhance SOPs, process documentation, and financial controls
• Partner with corporate finance and audit teams to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy
• Build financial models to evaluate new initiatives, investments, and operational improvements
• Collaborate with plant leadership to drive performance, cost efficiency, and data-driven decision-making
• Support ongoing acquisition integration efforts across a multi-site platform
• Travel periodically (5–10%) to sister sites within the U.S.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA and/or MBA preferred
• Strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience is required
• Experience in middle-market or multi-site manufacturing environments highly preferred
• Public company exposure or SOX experience a significant plus
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience; open to strong managers ready to step up
• Proven ability to implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Hyperion, etc. a plus)
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner collaboratively with operations leadership
• Experience working in environments undergoing modernization, automation, or process redesign is valuable

• Leadership that supports new ideas and gives high performers visibility with senior management
• Internal promotion path—site controllers in this platform have advanced quickly
• Stable, growing organization with a long history and ongoing acquisition strategy
• Culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and career development
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility and supportive leadership

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.