Plant Controller

Plant Controller

Location:

Warsaw, Indiana - Onsite

Duration: 6+ months

We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership and strategic business support within a manufacturing environment. This role will serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, driving financial planning, reporting, cost analysis, budgeting, inventory controls, and operational performance improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and operational analysis, with the ability to partner effectively with plant leadership to drive profitability and informed decision-making.

• Lead all financial reporting, accounting activities, and internal controls for the assigned manufacturing site.
• Monitor daily financial performance and provide actionable insights to support short- and long-term business objectives.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including profit & loss statements, cost analyses, forecasts, and operational metrics.
• Maintain accurate account reconciliations and support month-end and year-end close activities.

• Perform detailed analysis of manufacturing variances and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Analyze cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory performance, and operational expenses.
• Support plant leadership with fact-based financial analysis and business recommendations.
• Develop financial models, dashboards, charts, and reports using ERP systems and advanced Excel tools.

• Partner with leadership teams to develop strategic plans, annual budgets, and operational forecasts.
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor spending, and ensure alignment with financial goals.
• Support execution of business plans and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

• Oversee inventory assessments, cycle counts, and audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Support both internal and external audits as required.

• Serve as a financial business partner to manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and executive leadership teams.
• Influence decision-making through data-driven insights and financial analysis.
• Lead finance-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance roles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and plant-level financial activities.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Cost Accounting
  • Manufacturing Variance Analysis
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Inventory Controls
  • ERP Systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience creating financial models and reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.