Plant Controller

We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership and cost oversight within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This hands-on role partners closely with plant leadership and operations to improve cost control, financial performance, and operational efficiency.

• Analyze manufacturing costs, budgets, forecasts, and operational performance.
• Investigate variances related to labor, materials, waste, inventory, yields, downtime, and overhead.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Maintain standard costs and support inventory accuracy and reconciliations.
• Support month-end close, COGS, accruals, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Provide financial reporting and actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Support pricing, profitability analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• 5+ years of cost accounting, plant accounting, or manufacturing finance experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience required; food or high-volume manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory, variance analysis, labor, and overhead.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/reporting system experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working closely with operations and spending time on the production floor.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Local candidates and individuals willing to relocate are encouraged to apply.