Plant Controller

Wincup•Tolleson, AZ

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Controller oversees plant-level financial operations for a multi-line manufacturing and warehousing facility, including cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The role partners closely with Plant Management to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and improve profitability. It ensures the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial results and safeguards plant assets while providing timely, comprehensive financial leadership as a member of the Plant Management team.

Requirements

B.S. or B.A. in Accounting.
5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong manufacturing cost accounting and plant controlling experience.
ERP system experience required.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Strong knowledge of warehouse and manufacturing cost accounting and controls.
Prior in-plant manufacturing industry experience required.
Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate effectively in a changing environment.
High accountability, ownership, and sense of urgency.
Self-starter with strong initiative.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multitask under tight deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Financial analysis and data interpretation skills.
Ability to prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and cost control.
Experience with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory valuation.
Ability to close books and prepare financial statements.
Ability to maintain robust financial controls.
Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and advanced Excel.

Nice To Haves

Prior Senior Cost Accounting or Plant Cost Accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Lead forecasting and budget planning.
Conduct capital expenditure analysis and reporting; support capital expenditure requests and perform post-project audits.
Perform cost and variance analysis.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximize financial performance.
Partner with Plant Management to set annual standards and production yields.
Provide financial guidance and proactive communication on accounting issues.
Maintain effective inventory and operating expense management.
Collaborate with Corporate Finance to ensure consistent financial practices.
Support internal and external audits.
Manage weekly, monthly, and quarterly flash forecasts.
Identify risks and opportunities.
Lead development of the annual operating plan.
Recommend process improvements to enhance financial performance.
Analyze financial data to support decision-making.