Plant Controller

Ducommun • Tulsa, OK

9d • $110,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Controller is a key financial leader and business partner to the Performance Center Director and Operations leadership at Ducommun’s Tulsa facility, which manufactures circuit boards for the aerospace and defense markets. The role ensures compliance with corporate financial policies, US GAAP, and SOX requirements while driving financial performance, transparency, and decision support in a manufacturing environment.

The Plant Controller leads financial close and reporting, planning and forecasting, manufacturing cost accounting, and financial analysis. The role provides operational leaders with financial insights and guidance, supports business planning and value creation, and manages capital planning and financial controls. It also leads and develops the site finance team and supports compliance with security, controlled information, hazardous waste, and workplace safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior plant controller or equivalent site finance leadership experience.
• Experience supporting month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, overhead allocation, and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.
• Experience partnering with operations, engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage high-volume detail work while meeting aggressive deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect financial performance to operational drivers.
• Ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and data-driven insights.
• Ability to work onsite per business needs and the employee’s standard hours.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with government contracting accounting principles; exposure to CAS and FAR preferred.
• Experience supporting external audits, such as audits by Big Four firms.
• Experience leading finance teams in a manufacturing or multi-shift production environment.
• Strong exposure to bid/proposal pricing, rate structuring, and contract financial analysis.
• MBA, CPA, or CMA designation.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with US GAAP and corporate reporting requirements.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, account reviews, and variance analysis; ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Ensure SOX compliance, including SOX 404 testing, documentation, and internal control effectiveness; coordinate internal and external audits and resolve audit issues.
• Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and internal control frameworks; develop, document, and maintain site-level accounting procedures.
• Lead the annual operating plan, monthly forecasting cycles, and long-range financial planning; analyze actual results against forecasts and budgets and communicate key drivers.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, including labor, overhead, material usage, production variances, overhead rates, and absorption.
• Support weekly and monthly margin analysis and financial forecasting; develop financial models and scenario analyses to inform decisions and business planning.
• Manage product costing activities, including standard costing, labor collection, and utilization tracking; partner with operations, production, materials, and engineering on cost allocation and reporting.
• Analyze manufacturing performance metrics, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and align financial reporting with operational performance, cost matching, and revenue recognition principles.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to the Performance Center Director and Operations leadership, providing financial guidance and constructive challenge to operational decisions.
• Support bids and proposals through cost estimation, pricing analysis, and rate structure modeling; review customer and supplier contracts for financial impact and alignment with accounting policies and revenue recognition standards.
• Partner with production, materials, supply chain, customer service, and other cross-functional teams to support operational execution.
• Manage capital planning, approval processes, and capital expenditure tracking; align capital investments with business strategy and financial targets.
• Monitor financial controls related to cash, treasury processes, and site-level financial transactions as required; comply with corporate governance requirements for a publicly traded company.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the site finance team; ensure team members are trained on accounting policies, SOX requirements, and financial processes; support succession planning and capability development.
• Maintain a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
• Protect and properly handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), including appropriate marking, storage, transmission, and destruction, to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use.
• Support visitor and security policies protecting ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information, documents, and products, and immediately inform management of concerns.
• Properly handle and manage hazardous waste generated in the employee’s work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular, acceptable attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior