Plant Controller

Position Overview

Plant Controller at Gelpac – lead the accounting and FP&A functions for one of our largest manufacturing sites ($100M+ revenue). The role partners closely with plant leadership to drive financial excellence, support strategic operational initiatives, and provide strong financial guidance.

• Develop financial policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the site.
• Analyze financial data and present accurate, timely reports; communicate site‑level and consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual statements to senior leadership.
• Work with site leadership to drive financial excellence and provide accounting and FP&A support at all levels.
• Align department strategy with organizational goals.
• Lead internal communications around financial goals at all levels throughout the site.
• Assist the plant manager with managing inventory working capital and driving continuous improvements.
• Oversee and prepare monthly/quarterly consolidated supplemental details, ad‑hoc reports, and division‑finance analyses to facilitate decision making.
• Coordinate all audit activity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 10 years of financial management experience in a manufacturing organization.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Solid experience in a manufacturing environment, working with plant leadership to drive financial excellence and manage costs.
• Experience managing reporting, budget development, analysis, general ledger, and audit coordination.
• Analytical thinking and ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio,, and Outlook.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of sensitive information.
• Exceptional time‑management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and external clients.
• Proactive, exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Self‑confident, self‑motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast‑paced environment.

$150,000 – $190,000 depending on education and experience.

Full‑time, Director level – Finance & Accounting.

Location:

Springfield, MA.

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