Plant Controller

Folience Inc • Chickasha, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Controller is the senior accounting leader for Cimarron Trailers, responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all plant-level financial information. This role manages the full accounting function, from daily transactions to monthly close, with a focus on cost accounting, job costing, and inventory valuation in a custom, build-to-order manufacturing setting. The Plant Controller acts as a financial advisor to plant operations, translating cost data into actionable insights for the production floor. This position reports to the President of Cimarron Trailers, with a strong dotted line to Folience Shared Services Accounting, and is a member of the leadership team. The role involves close collaboration with Folience Shared Services on corporate reporting and internal controls, requiring deep technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated expertise in job order costing, standard costing, WIP accounting, and inventory valuation
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP as applied to manufacturing operations
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a custom or build-to-order manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP system configuration or implementation
• Previous experience with Acumatica

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the job order costing methodology in the new ERP system; own the job order costing system, ensuring accurate capture of direct materials, direct labor, and overhead at the job level for every trailer produced.
• Develop and maintain standard costs; analyze and report on variances between standard and actual costs.
• Perform margin analysis by unit, product line, and sales channel, including detailed examination of materials, labor, variable overhead, and fixed cost absorption.
• Provide costing support for new product development, special orders, and pricing decisions.
• Manage the perpetual inventory system, ensuring accurate valuation of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs; investigate and resolve variances.
• Monitor inventory for slow-moving, excess, and obsolete items; recommend and process adjustments.
• Establish and enforce inventory control procedures in coordination with operations.
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities for a complete, accurate, and timely close.
• Manage accounts payable, general ledger, billing, and revenue recognition processes.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements and operational cost reports for plant leadership.
• Prepare month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate with the Folience Shared Services team on consolidated reporting, audit support, and internal controls.
• Lead the annual budget process for Cimarron, including revenue, cost of goods, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and headcount planning.
• Prepare monthly rolling forecasts and variance-to-budget analyses.
• Provide operational metrics and KPI reporting (e.g., labor efficiency, scrap, cost of quality, overhead utilization) to support management decision-making.
• Support capital investment analysis and project cost tracking.
• Partner with the Director of Systems Integration to configure and validate job costing, perpetual inventory, and cost accounting modules; serve as the accounting lead for implementation decisions.
• Design, document, and continuously improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with Shared Services Accounting on payroll processing and related accounting entries.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting staff, including hiring and disciplinary decisions.
• Set clear performance expectations of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement; provide regular feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Support team and organizational priorities through additional responsibilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees