Plant Controller

Pegasus Staffing Partners is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead plant-level financial operations and support strategic business initiatives. This role is ideal for a hands‑on finance leader with strong operational finance experience and a background in manufacturing environments.

The Plant Controller will play a key role in driving financial performance, improving operational efficiencies, and partnering closely with plant leadership to support business objectives.

• Oversee all plant-level financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis
• Partner with plant leadership to evaluate manufacturing performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve profitability
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements in compliance with GAAP
• Conduct detailed analysis of production costs, inventory levels, labor, and material consumption
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes for the facility
• Support internal and external audit activities
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Assess operational and financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
• Develop, mentor, and lead plant accounting and finance staff
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support operational decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within accounting and finance processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Prior manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and operational finance
• Experience with ERP systems required;
  Infor Syteline experience is a strong plus
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• CPA, CMA, or MBA highly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and business partnering abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Manufacturing plant finance leadership
• Inventory and standard cost accounting
• Variance analysis and KPI reporting
• Continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
• Multi-site or complex manufacturing operations exposure

• High-visibility leadership opportunity
• Collaborative and growth-oriented environment
• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
• Opportunity to make a direct operational impact