Plant Controller

We are seeking a hands‑on Plant Controller to help build and scale our cost accounting function as we grow. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced startup environment, enjoys creating structure from the ground up, and wants to be a strategic partner to operations— not just a reporter of numbers.

In coordination with the business unit Controller, you will own product costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing financial insights, while helping shape processes, systems, and controls that can scale with the business.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform other duties as assigned

• Support accounting and quality audits and help build scalable internal controls over time
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Serve as a subject matter expert in SAP
• Ensure US GAAP compliance while balancing startup speed and pragmatism
• Prepare reporting based on Department of Defense (DOD) / DCAA policies
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling for production costs
• Assist with design and improvement of ERP processes related to manufacturing, cost accounting, and inventory
• Provide support with recurring budgeting, planning, and forecasting activities for the Space Solutions business unit including capex management
• Support monthly close with a focus on payroll, cost accounting, inventory, and margin analysis
• Partner closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering to understand cost drivers
• Own inventory accounting (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) and ensure accuracy as volumes grow
• Establish standard costing and lead variance analysis for materials, labor, and overhead
• Build, maintain, and evolve manufacturing product costing models as the manufacturing facility opens

• Manufacturing cost accounting
• Standard cost build out, labor variances, material/scrap
• Matrixed organization background