Plant Controller - Manufacturing - St.Clair

The Plant Controller leads all financial management, reporting, and analytical functions for a high-performing manufacturing operation. This role serves as a strategic partner to plant leadership, driving financial accuracy, cost control, and operational insights that support continuous improvement and sustainable growth.

• Lead all site-level accounting, cost accounting, and FP&A activities in alignment with corporate policies and GAAP
• Oversee and enhance the standard costing system, including material, labor, and overhead structures
• Partner with operations and engineering to analyze production variances, scrap, yield, and rework, driving actionable cost improvements
• Manage monthly close and reporting cycles, delivering accurate financial statements and variance analysis
• Oversee inventory processes, including cycle counts and physical inventory, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Ensure the integrity of the balance sheet through accurate inventory valuation, timely reconciliations, and strong internal controls
• Maintain hands‑on ownership of core accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory accounting, and month‑end close

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting
• Strong expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and absorption accounting
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, Power Query, and data analysis
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems (IQMS / DELMIAWorks preferred)