Assistant Plant Controller

Compensation:
To $150K, plus bonus.

Our client is seeking an Assistant Plant Controller to join a high‑performing manufacturing finance team. This role offers broad exposure to plant operations, cost accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and business partnering. The Assistant Plant Controller will work closely with plant leadership to provide financial insights, support operational decision‑making, and ensure accurate financial reporting in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or finance professional looking to expand their manufacturing finance expertise and gain exposure to plant leadership, capital investments, inventory management, and operational finance.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and financial reporting processes.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly reporting packages and management presentations.
• Support quarterly reporting requirements and tax‑related financial schedules.

• Maintain and update standard costs, partnering with Operations and Engineering to ensure accurate labor and material rates.
• Monitor inventory valuation, reserves, write‑offs, and slow‑moving or obsolete inventory.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, spending trends, and operational performance metrics.
• Support physical inventory counts and fixed asset verification processes.

• Coordinate capital expenditure requests and approvals.
• Track capital spending against approved budgets.
• Process asset capitalizations and maintain fixed asset records.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting related to capital investments and operational improvement initiatives.

• Support compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX), and company policies.
• Assist with internal and external audit activities.
• Maintain and update internal control documentation.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify and implement process improvements that enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with department leaders to monitor spending, explain financial results, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Provide financial support for productivity initiatives, cost reduction programs, and strategic projects.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to plant leadership and the Plant Controller.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 2+ years of accounting, finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

• Manufacturing, plant accounting, or cost accounting experience.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting inventory accounting, standard costing, and fixed assets.

• High visibility within plant leadership and operations.
• Opportunity to develop plant finance and cost accounting expertise.
• Broad exposure to manufacturing operations, capital projects, inventory management, and strategic decision‑making.
• Strong career progression path within a global manufacturing organization.
• Collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and business partnership.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level

Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.