Plant Controller

Plant Controller Position Summary

The Plant Controller is responsible for providing financial leadership and strategic business support for manufacturing operations. This role oversees financial planning, reporting, cost management, internal controls, and operational analysis to drive business performance. Working closely with plant leadership and corporate finance, the Plant Controller develops insights, improves financial performance, and supports key business initiatives while maintaining compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Position is Onsite, located in the South-Central Kansas/Oklahoma border area and will likely pay base salary range $150k-180k base plus bonus potential, and nice benefit package. Potential for some relocation assistance.

• Prepare, analyze, and communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results to leadership, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• This Plant Controller position will manage the plant in all of the standard costing, material, labor, overhead allocations, cost rolls, bill of materials, and planning.
• Develop annual operating budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range planning models that align with business objectives.
• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate plant performance, manufacturing costs, labor efficiency, inventory management, and profitability.
• Direct the monthly financial close process, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements.
• Conduct financial analysis for new products, capital investments, operational improvements, and other strategic business opportunities.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and capital expenditure reporting.
• Monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators.
• Oversee inventory accounting processes, including cycle count programs, physical inventories, inventory valuation, and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls designed to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial systems, reporting capabilities, and business processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members by establishing performance expectations and supporting professional growth.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including manufacturing or operations finance.
• Previous experience in a Controller, Plant Controller, or similar leadership role preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

• Plant Controllership
• Cost Accounting
• Financial reporting
• Leadership

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