Plant Controller

Location: Bristol, Indiana
Schedule: Full-Time | Fully Onsite
Salary Range: $80,000–$110,000 annually (based on experience)

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Plant Controller to join our team in Bristol, Indiana. This role is ideal for a finance professional who combines strong manufacturing accounting expertise with the ability to operate strategically and collaboratively on the plant floor. The Plant Controller will oversee financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory controls, and operational analysis while partnering closely with leadership to drive performance, profitability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable providing strategic financial insight to leadership while also working directly with operations teams to improve processes, costing accuracy, and plant efficiencies.

• Lead all plant accounting and financial operations including month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Manage and maintain accurate product costing, bill of materials (BOMs), labor tracking, and inventory valuation processes
• Analyze manufacturing costs, production efficiencies, scrap, and inventory trends to support operational decision-making and profitability improvements
• Partner closely with plant leadership and operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial performance
• Prepare and present financial reports, KPIs, and operational analysis to senior leadership
• Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, reconciliations, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support strategic planning initiatives by providing financial modeling, forecasting, and operational recommendations
• Mentor and develop accounting and finance staff while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility
• Maintain a strong presence on the plant floor and build relationships with production, operations, and leadership teams

• 7+ years of accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with cost accounting, bill of materials (BOMs), inventory management, and manufacturing financial reporting
• Proven ability to balance hands-on operational involvement with strategic financial leadership
• Experience analyzing manufacturing KPIs, labor efficiencies, variances, and operational performance metrics
• Strong leadership, communication, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• CPA or CMA designation is a plus

• Competitive salary range of $80,000–$110,000 based on experience
• Stable, fully onsite leadership opportunity in a growing manufacturing environment
• Collaborative culture with direct exposure to operations and executive leadership
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on plant performance and financial strategy