Manufacturing Plant Controller

Confidential – Plant Controller (Manufacturing) About the Opportunity

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a highly experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership across two production facilities in California. This position is a key strategic partner to plant leadership and will drive financial insight, operational performance, and profitability improvement.

This role oversees all site-level financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, costing, inventory controls, and month‑end close, while strengthening processes and ensuring GAAP compliance.

• Serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership, providing actionable financial analysis and recommendations
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across multiple manufacturing sites
• Own product costing, standard cost systems, and manufacturing variance analysis
• Manage month‑end close, including reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting
• Partner closely with operations on cost control, productivity, and capital investment initiatives
• Maintain strong inventory controls, including cycle counts and physical inventory processes
• Develop and analyze financial models, KPIs, and performance dashboards
• Support tax filings and external audit coordination
• Identify and implement process improvements and internal control enhancements
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the plant finance team

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience (manufacturing strongly preferred)
• Prior Plant Controller, Controller, or similar leadership experience required
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing variance analysis
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills

• MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• Experience in multi‑site manufacturing environments

$140,000 – $165,000 annually

This position is confidential. Company details will be disclosed later in the hiring process.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization.