Plant Controller

Aston Carter•Oklahoma City, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for leading the on-site accounting function within a manufacturing environment, with a focus on financial accuracy, cost efficiency, and operational support. This role emphasizes cost accounting, financial reporting, and continuous process improvement to support plant operations and leadership. The Controller will develop and maintain cost models, support month-end close and forecasting activities, and provide financial insights to leadership while ensuring alignment with internal controls and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and cost accounting practices
Experience with cost modeling, variance analysis, and financial reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams

Nice To Haves

Experience developing cost models based on production and material inputs
Background in budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial support
Familiarity with operational or quality compliance frameworks
Experience supporting plant leadership with financial insights and analysis
Ability to drive process improvements and manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

Identify and support cost savings initiatives aimed at reducing material and labor inefficiencies through cost accounting methodologies
Analyze production costs and recommend actions to improve operational efficiency and reduce expenses
Develop and maintain cost models to determine actual product costs using bill of materials, production data, and pricing inputs
Prepare cost estimates for new or custom products to support pricing decisions and forecasting
Compile and analyze manufacturing cost data for payroll allocation, inventory tracking, and variance analysis
Calculate burden rates and assist in establishing departmental budgets
Support development and maintenance of systems used to track and allocate product and service costs
Ensure accurate cost allocation across functions to support reporting and decision-making
Classify costs across labor, materials, and overhead categories for analysis and reporting
Support compliance with internal policies, procedures, and operational standards
Participate in the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Partner with plant leadership to provide financial analysis and insights for decision-making
Assist with new business quoting activities, including cost analysis and pricing support
Support compensation-related calculations such as incentives and bonus programs
Collaborate with finance leadership on reporting, forecasting, and planning activities
Ensure account reconciliations are completed accurately and support financial statement preparation