Plant Controller

Plant Controller Opportunity

Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for one of our manufacturing operation clients in Vansant, Virginia. This role will guide cost accounting, planning, reporting, and internal controls while partnering with plant leadership to improve financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, hands-on manufacturing finance expertise, and the ability to turn operational data into sound business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the plant's accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely close processes, and reliable support for day-to-day operations.
• Manage product costing and standard cost structures, reviewing manufacturing results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved performance.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Lead inventory analysis and reconciliation efforts, partnering with operational teams to improve accuracy across materials, production, and finished goods.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for the facility, translating business assumptions into practical financial outlooks.
• Analyze spending, production, and cost variances to explain results and recommend corrective actions to plant and finance leadership.
• Maintain compliance with internal control requirements and support audit readiness by organizing documentation and responding to review requests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen reporting processes and provide financial insight that supports operational decision-making.
• Utilize financial and enterprise systems, including Oracle, IBM environments, and TM1, to produce reporting, planning, and analysis for the site.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 6+ years of experience in a Controller role. The position is primarily onsite with light hybrid capabilities and will require someone to live in or around the Tri-Cities or Virginia area. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at  to set up an interview.