Plant Controller

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•New Hartford, NY

28d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Plant Controller to lead the plant accounting and finance function for Special Metals – New Hartford and serve as a key member of the site leadership team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, strengthening internal controls, driving cost savings, and leading the annual budget and forecasting process in a global, multi-site manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience within manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of accounting theory and application of financial principles (GAAP)
Experience managing financial operations in a global, multi-site environment
Working knowledge of IT systems with the ability to recommend enhancements/upgrades to support business needs
Strong organization and attention to detail
Technical accounting knowledge and business acumen
Strategic agility and ability to influence decision-making
Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills
Managerial courage and a participative, hands-on leadership style
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships and navigate organizational culture

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CPA (preferred)
Prior acquisition experience preferred (due diligence, transitions, opening balance sheet, financial integration)

Responsibilities

Lead all plant accounting and controlling activities, partnering with the Plant Manager and site leadership to drive operational and financial performance.
Own the monthly close for the plant: ensure timely, accurate results; maintain the integrity of the P&L and balance sheet (reconciliations, accruals, reserves/provisions).
Maintain a robust cost accounting environment, including product costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing variances, cost standards, and margin analysis.
Drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives by identifying savings opportunities and implementing process improvements with cross-functional teams.
Lead the plant’s annual budget process and ongoing forecasting, including labor and overhead planning, sales/volume assumptions, and expense control.
Prepare and present monthly/quarterly operating reviews, KPIs, and financial narratives for division and corporate leadership; support on-site reviews as needed.
Strengthen and maintain the plant’s internal controls and ensure SOX 404 compliance; coordinate internal/external audit activities and remediation plans.
Review and approve capital expenditure requests, track capital spend, and validate financial returns in line with corporate governance.
Oversee plant-level contract administration, and partner with commercial teams on financial terms and risk considerations.
Manage credit and collections support: establish customer credit limits (as applicable) and ensure timely collections within payment terms.
Ensure compliance with local tax calculations and filings (e.g., NYS sales tax, 1099 reporting) and maintain fiduciary responsibility for inventory, assets, and cash (including local banking access).
Partner with IT and business stakeholders to optimize financial systems and reporting tools, recommending upgrades that improve accuracy, controls, and efficiency.
Support acquisition integration activities when applicable (due diligence, transitions, opening balance sheet, and financial integration).