Sr. Plant Accountant

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Come join a long-established, multi-site manufacturing organization undergoing operational optimization and preparing for significant growth in the coming years. This Jobot Job is hosted by Katherine Krull. Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.

Salary $110,000 - $130,000 per year

A Bit About Us Our client is a long-established, multi-site manufacturing organization undergoing operational optimization and preparing for significant growth in the coming years. Following recent leadership changes and a company-wide push to strengthen on-site financial operations, the team is expanding to bring on an experienced Sr. Plant Accountant to support one of its U.S. locations. This position is fully on-site in the greater Dayton, OH area and works directly with plant leadership in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.

Job Title Sr. Plant Accountant

Job Location Dayton, OH (Fully On-Site; Monday–Friday)

Pay Rate $110k-$130k base salary + 20% annual bonus potential (divided across personal/divisional/company performance) + Comprehensive Benefits (80-90% paid of individual paid for by the company) + 401k with 4% Match

• Experience as a Sr. Cost Accountant or Sr. Plant Accountant
• Experience with high-volume AR/AP activity (large part-count environments; heavy invoice flow)
• Manufacturing background (with experience in cost control, accrual accounting, and fast-cycle (weekly) financial reporting, inventory management)
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with General Managers and operations leaders

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• High-impact, on-site leadership role where you become the financial backbone of your own plant operation
• Competitive compensation strong market-base salary + 20% annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package with excellent medical coverage (80-80% covered for individuals), 401k with 4% match
• Hands-on, dynamic environment with weekly financial cycles—your work directly drives daily operations
• True autonomy operate like you’re running your own business, with freedom to improve systems and influence change
• Collaborative, supportive culture that values practicality, communication, and strong partnerships with plant leadership
• Stable, long-standing organization preparing for renewed growth and investing in strengthening on-site leadership
• Extensive training resources (documented processes, videos, tools, and certifications) to set you up for success
• No bureaucratic corporate structure—lean leadership team, fast decisions, and direct access to key executives

We are seeking a highly capable Sr. Plant Controller to lead on-site financial operations in a fast-paced, high-volume, and highly dynamic environment. This role is central to the plant’s financial accuracy, operational decision-making, and daily performance. You will partner closely with the Plant General Manager, oversee core accounting functions, drive cost control, and ensure timely weekly financial reporting. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in decentralized, real-time operational finance and wants to make a measurable impact on plant performance.

Requirement
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You must be able to work on-site Monday–Friday in the Dayton, OH area.

• Own Plant Financial Operations:
  Manage weekly financial reporting, forecasting, accruals, and cost analysis in a fast-turn environment where accuracy and speed are essential.
• Cost Control & Variance Analysis:
  Monitor production costs, labor, inventory movements, and part-level details; provide clear insight and recommendations to plant leadership.
• Inventory Management:
  Oversee inventory accuracy, perform reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and maintain high standards of tracking across thousands of parts.
• Transactional Oversight:
  Manage high-volume AR/AP activity, ensuring timely processing and error-free data across a large catalog of part numbers and invoices.
• Compliance & Controls:
  Ensure all plant-level financial and compliance…