Plant Controller

Job Description

Plant Controller

Who:
A hands-on accounting leader with strong manufacturing and cost accounting expertise who thrives in a fast-paced plant environment.

What:
Lead all plant-level accounting operations while driving financial accuracy, inventory integrity, and process improvements across the facility.

When:
This role is open due to continued growth and the need to strengthen financial leadership within plant operations.

Where:
North Atlanta

Why:
To build scalable, disciplined accounting practices and ensure accurate financial reporting aligned with production activity.

Office Environment:
Fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing setting with direct interaction between finance and operations teams.

Salary:
Competitive base salary plus bonus and benefits, commensurate with experience.

Position Overview:

The Plant Controller will play a critical leadership role overseeing all accounting functions within the plant, ensuring compliance with GAAP, supporting operational decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across financial processes. This individual will act as a key partner to plant leadership while also serving as the primary contact for external audits.


• Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, and fixed assets
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain ownership of the general ledger, ensuring proper classification and completeness
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and supported

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliation, and physical inventory processes
• Ensure accurate accounting for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
• Support standard costing, variance analysis, and product costing accuracy
• Partner closely with plant operations to align financial reporting with production activity

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3-5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
• Strong manufacturing experience, including cost and inventory accounting required
• Experience supporting plant operations strongly preferred
• ERP experience in a manufacturing environment required
• CPA preferred