Plant Controller

Description

We are helping our client who is looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing operation in Tennessee. This role is suited for a hands-on finance specialist who can manage the close process, strengthen reporting accuracy, and bring a more forward-looking, analytical approach to business decisions. The position supports multiple entities and works closely with leadership to improve financial visibility, accountability, and operational performance.

Responsibilities:

- Direct daily accounting and financial control activities for the plant and associated business entities, ensuring accurate records and dependable reporting.

- Lead month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, cost analysis, and review of ledger activity to maintain timely and precise financial statements.

- Oversee manufacturing and job costing processes, with attention to standard costs, fixed assets, inventory-related transactions, and cost accuracy across operations.

- Build and monitor budgets, forecasts, and performance analyses that help leadership evaluate results, spot trends, and make informed business decisions.

- Investigate financial discrepancies, identify root causes, and take initiative to correct issues before they affect reporting or operational outcomes.

- Partner with plant and divisional leadership to improve financial discipline, support planning efforts, and encourage a data-driven culture across the business.

- Maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and audit expectations through strong controls and consistent documentation.

- Support financial process improvements, reporting enhancements, and user guidance within tools such as Quick Books Online and related systems.

- Contribute strategic financial insight across multiple companies while remaining actively involved in detailed accounting work as business needs require.

Requirements - At least 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with strong exposure to manufacturing environments.

- Demonstrated background in plant, cost, or divisional controllership responsibilities, including hands-on ownership of month-end close.

- Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, job costing, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

- Ability to recognize reporting issues independently, resolve problems proactively, and operate effectively without close oversight.

- Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses that support operational and strategic decisions.

- Proficiency with accounting systems such as Quick Books Online and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

- Effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to influence culture and collaborate across functions.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

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