Assistant Plant Controller

PennEngineering® • Plumstead Township, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better
place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity,
equity and belonging are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an
environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with
great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, excited, individual to be a part of the
PennEngineering Team. As the Assistant Controller at PennEngineering, you’ll
collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things.

Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Engineering!

As an Assistant Controller, you'll be part of our Plant Management Team working
as an on-site employee. You will collaborate closely with site leadership to
influence operational decisions, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the
financial health of the plant.

This role is designed for a collaborative leader who excels at translating
financial data into action, supporting the Controller and leadership team in
achieving both operational and financial goals.

Requirements

• Education: B.A. or B.S. in Accounting
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years in public accounting or 4 plus years of experience as a team lead/supervisor, with a proven track record of developing and leading teams/individuals, preferably in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Results Driven: Demonstrated record of identifying and leading Cost Reduction initiatives / EBITDA at the Plant.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of standard costing systems, GAAP, and ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or QAD).
• Environment: Able to work in an office environment for an 8-hour shift, with the ability to periodically access the manufacturing floor for inventory audits or production meetings.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Key member of both the finance and plant leadership teams, acting as a strategic partner to drive business results across our manufacturing facility.
• Reporting to the Controller, you will lead site cost accounting activities and provide the analytical insights and business partnership needed to achieve plant objectives.
• Catalyst for operational excellence, working alongside plant leadership to identify opportunities, solve problems, and deliver results.
• Operational Collaboration: Serve as a proactive member of the plant leadership team, providing financial insights and business counsel to support daily operations and long-term initiatives.
• Decision Support: Partner with site management to analyze Key Performance Indicators, manufacturing variances, spending trends, model scenarios, and evaluate capital investments, ensuring data-driven decisions that enhance plant performance.
• Performance Visibility: Develop and deliver clear, actionable reporting that empowers the leadership team to understand key drivers, track progress, and achieve plant targets.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion process excellence by standardizing and improving business processes, eliminating waste, and boosting data reliability across functions.
• Cost Development & Maintenance: Lead all standard costing activities, including annual cost roll, labor/overhead rates, and BOM/routing audits, in partnership with operations and engineering.
• Variance Analysis: Own daily/weekly variance tracking, delivering insights on PPV, labor efficiency, and production variances to inform operational decisions.
• New Product Costing: Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to review pro-forma cost estimates and margin analysis for new projects and bids.
• Support the controller in all planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities as needed
• Reporting & Compliance: Lead month-end/quarterly closing, and continuously improve internal controls.
• Risk Mitigation: Work with the Controller and plant leadership to identify and address potential risks, supporting a strong control environment.

Benefits

• Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision
• Parental Leave
• 401k and Employer Match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid On the Job Training
• Performance incentive bonuses
• Community Volunteering
• Talent Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Centric Culture
• Company Provided Technology (laptop, phone, monitors for office and home environment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees