Plant Controller

Posted Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market‑leading brands in electronics, cutting‑edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next‑generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.

For over 100 years, Spincraft has been utilizing metal spinning and forming to solve its customers’ greatest manufacturing challenges. Leading in metal forming solutions partnered for Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and more, Spincraft’s mission has formed a division, Engineering Technologies Group (ETG), a part of the global Standex International team, with four locations worldwide.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Plant Controller will ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain internal controls, and contribute to operational efficiency and cost management. This role is critical in supporting business decisions through detailed financial analysis and reporting.

• Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Execute month-end closing activities
• Ensure full compliance with GAAP/IFRS, company policies, and all regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain strong accounting processes and internal controls, with emphasis on revenue recognition and inventory costing
• Lead and manage all internal and external audit activities, serving as the primary site contact
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, with full ownership of P&L, CAPEX, and net working capital for the business unit
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to develop and execute financial plans aligned with operational objectives
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and deliver actionable insights to drive results
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities, implementing corrective actions to ensure financial targets are achieved
• Develop, maintain, and enhance standard costing systems
• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and profitability drivers, providing clear recommendations for improvement
• Collaborate closely with operations to support production planning, material cost management, and cost‑to‑complete analysis
• Build and refine financial tools and dashboards to deliver timely, actionable insights to plant leadership
• Provide detailed analysis of product cost standards versus actual performance, identifying root causes and improvement opportunities
• Oversee inventory valuation and cycle count programs
• Ensure accurate accounting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Partner with site leadership to develop capital expenditure proposals supported by robust financial analysis and ROI justification
• Track and evaluate actual performance against capital investment projections, recommending actions to improve outcomes
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance financial and operational efficiency
• Oversee cash flow planning
• Prepare and deliver financial reporting, budgets, and analysis to Senior Director of Finance
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of shared services activities, including reconciliations and risk identification
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment in accordance with safety and quality standards
• Participate in meetings, training, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead or support special projects and other duties as assigned

• Support and enhance financial systems and reporting tools, including ERP platforms (e.g., Epicor)
• Partner with IT to improve the accuracy and efficiency of revenue recognition and financial data processes
• Ensure alignment with corporate IT and continuous improvement initiatives to standardize processes across divisions
• Collaborate with operations, materials, and production teams to support strategic and operational goals
• Partner with other business unit Controllers…