Divisional​/Plant Controller

Description We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support financial operations in Waco, Texas through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role is well suited for a hands-on accounting specialist who can work closely with plant leadership, oversee core close activities, and help maintain strong financial controls in a manufacturing setting. The position offers meaningful operational visibility and requires someone comfortable balancing payroll, reporting, and day-to-day plant support in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee payroll reconciliation efforts connected to acquired business activities and help ensure accurate financial alignment.

- Manage key elements of the month-end close cycle, including preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations on schedule.

- Collaborate with plant leaders to review profit and loss results, evaluate operating trends, and provide financial insight on performance.

- Examine and authorize plant purchase orders to confirm spending remains consistent with budgets and business priorities.

- Maintain reliable financial records within an established legacy system environment and support ongoing accounting accuracy.

- Share responsibility for payroll processing, including limited coverage at the end of the week and on weekends as needed.

- Support manufacturing finance activities by monitoring cost performance, work in progress, and reporting tied to plant operations. Requirements - Prior experience in manufacturing accounting is required.

- Strong payroll background, including practical knowledge of payroll reconciliation and processing.

- Experience with JD Edwards, Frontier, or similar enterprise accounting systems is strongly preferred.

- Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

- Knowledge of cost accounting, financial reporting, and plant-level controllership practices.

- Comfortable working in a plant-facing role with direct operational interaction.

- Able to contribute effectively in a post-acquisition environment with evolving processes.

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