Plant Controller

Plant Controller

Fort Worth, TX – hybrid, 3 days onsite/week

5-10% annual travel to sites across NY, CO and TX

Compensation: $135-155K + 10-15% Bonus

One of Vaco's publicly-traded manufacturing and industrial clients is looking to onboard a Plant Controller due to a promotion on the team. We previously placed a Controller on the Accounting team earlier this year and we've received great feedback on the work, company culture and leadership.

This role will have complete ownership over one site (5 sites for a $400M division) that will include a blend of operational/costing as well as finance, budgeting/forecasting.

• Lead all plant financial activities, including monthly close, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of plant financial statements in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Analyze production performance, COGS, labor, material usage, and overhead costs to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Own standard cost development, annual cost roll, BOM validation, and cost model accuracy.
• Manage inventory accounting, cycle counts, physical inventories, and related reconciliations.
• Serve as the primary financial business partner to the Plant Manager and operations leadership.
• Provide financial guidance on capital projects, ROI analysis, productivity initiatives, and labor planning.
• Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and cost-reduction efforts through data-driven insights.

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. 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.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

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