Plant Controller

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Plant Controller for a growing manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing accounting, financial analysis, and internal controls, along with experience leading accounting teams and supporting operational decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with plant leadership, drive financial strategy during a period of operational change, and play a key role in process improvements, system implementations, and overall business performance. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of hands-on accounting and strategic involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all plant-level accounting functions, including general ledger, cost accounting, and transactional accounting
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, forecasts, and operational reports to evaluate performance
• Partner with leadership to establish budgets, financial targets, and key performance metrics
• Provide ongoing financial insights through analysis of operational and financial data
• Drive the annual planning process and support monthly and quarterly forecasting
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Establish and maintain internal controls to protect company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Support ERP system enhancements or implementations, including improvements to financial reporting and inventory tracking
• Assist with facility changes such as expansions, relocations, or new site launches from a financial perspective
• Lead and develop the accounting team, promoting accountability and collaboration
• Coordinate with auditors and support audit-related activities

Qualifications Desired

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience, including time in a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with cost accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Prior leadership or team management experience

• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or similar platforms
• Exposure to regulated manufacturing or environments with structured cost accounting standards
• Experience supporting operational transitions, facility expansions, or system implementations

Excited to learn more about this role? Apply today and let's connect!

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis and Paid Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Pay Details: $130,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Jan Kaptain

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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