Plant Controller

Plant Controller – Manufacturing – Wrightstown, WI

Salary: $140,000 – $200,000 (posted 1 week ago)

We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead the accounting and FP&A functions for one of our largest manufacturing sites ($100M+ revenue). This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive financial excellence, support strategic operational initiatives, and provide strong financial guidance.

• Develop financial policies, practices, and procedures that have significant impact on the site.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate site‑level and consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of financial status.
• Work with site leadership to drive financial excellence within the site and provide accounting and FP&A support at all levels.
• Align department strategy with organizational goals.
• Lead strengthening of internal communications around financial goals at all levels throughout the site.
• Assist the plant manager in managing inventory working capital and driving continuous improvements in this area.
• Oversee and prepare monthly/quarterly consolidated supplemental detail in support of monthly financial reports, including ad‑hoc reports and analyses of division finances that facilitate decision making.
• Coordinate all audit activity.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial management in a manufacturing organization.
• Proven and effective leadership and management skills.
• Solid experience working in a manufacturing environment and working with plant leadership to drive financial excellence within the plant and in managing costs.
• Solid experience managing reporting, budget development and analysis, the general ledger and coordinating audit activities.
• Analytical thinking, ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Solid working knowledge of financial and accounting reporting systems and related manufacturing processes.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, Teams and Outlook.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.
• Self‑confident, self‑motivated, polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast‑paced environment.

Director

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing