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Manufacturing Plant Controller
Employment Type: Full-time
About The Role-Manufacturing Plant Controller
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Plant Controller to oversee financial operations, reporting, and cost management for our manufacturing facility. This key leadership role is responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring accurate reporting, and providing strategic guidance to support operational decision-making. Travel involved between facilities
Key Responsibilities For Manufacturing Plant Controller
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Employment Type: Full-time
About The Role-Manufacturing Plant Controller
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Plant Controller to oversee financial operations, reporting, and cost management for our manufacturing facility. This key leadership role is responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring accurate reporting, and providing strategic guidance to support operational decision-making. Travel involved between facilities
Key Responsibilities For Manufacturing Plant Controller
- Oversee all financial and accounting functions for the manufacturing plant, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Analyze plant performance, cost structures, and financial trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
- Partner with operations leadership to drive profitability and efficiency through data-driven decision-making.
- Manage inventory valuation, cost accounting, and variance analysis.
- Prepare and present financial statements, management reports, and operational metrics.
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
- Develop and implement financial strategies that align with business objectives.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to accounting staff.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in accounting, financial management, or as an Assistant Controller.
- Manufacturing industry experience or relevant background working with manufacturing clients.
- Public accounting experience (audit) is a plus.
- CPA certification is preferred but not required.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and financial analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to impact financial strategy and plant performance.
- Growth potential within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Collaborative team culture focused on operational excellence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000
