Regional Assistant Plant Controller

Job Description

A publicly traded manufacturer has retained us to find a Regional Assistant Plant Controller supporting multiple sites across the region. This role is Nashville-based with up to 20% travel. You will work directly with the Regional Plant Controller to bring financial rigor to a manufacturing environment that is ready for it. This is a builder role, not a maintenance role.

The infrastructure isn't built yet. Standard costing, inventory controls, and cross-site processes all need ownership. You'll be visible to operations leadership from day one and have a direct impact on how the region runs financially.

• Stabilize basic accounting processes across the region
• Improve standard costing accuracy and methodology
• Strengthen inventory control practices and reduce exposure

• Annual operating plan, monthly/rolling forecast, weekly R&O, and bridge processes
• Interpretive and predictive financial support to operations leadership
• Cap Ex business cases and financial justifications
• Inventory control optimization across multi-site locations
• Standard costing proper inventory valuation, variance analysis, cost accuracy
• Standardized accounting processes implementation and enforcement across multi-site operations
• Cross-functional collaboration with Operations and Supply Chain

• REQUIRED
  • 5+ years in accounting or finance
  • Manufacturing background standard cost environment specifically
  • Hands-on with inventory management and cost accounting
  • Comfortable with ~20% regional travel
• STRONG PLUS
  • ERP implementation experience in any phase, any system
  • Public accounting background (2+ years)
  • CPA

• Builder role create structure across standard costing, inventory, and processes
• High visibility with regional operations leadership from day one
• Direct impact on financial performance across multiple manufacturing sites
• Opportunity to standardize and scale processes in a growing environment
• Strong partnership with Plant Controller and Operations teams
• Exposure to Cap Ex strategy, forecasting, and operational decision-making
• Public company environment with career growth potential

Annual Salary: $130,000 - $145,000 USD