Plant Controller

XNRGY Climate Systems•Mesa, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Controller will support financial operations for XNRGY Climate Solutions’ Mesa manufacturing facility and partner closely with plant leadership to improve operational performance, manage costs, and deliver financial reporting. Reporting to the finance leadership team, this highly visible role works across operations and executive leadership to support the company’s growth and value-creation initiatives in the data center and climate solutions industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
CPA designation required.
5–10 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of cost accounting practices, including standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and financial close processes.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and financial reporting tools.
Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable business insights.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with ownership and accountability.
High attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy and internal controls.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting financial operations in a high-growth or large-scale organization.

Responsibilities

Oversee plant-level accounting, including production data inputs, work order closures, and financial transactions in the ERP system; investigate discrepancies and maintain compliance with internal controls and GAAP.
Manage cost accounting processes, including bill of materials oversight, standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting; audit product costing for accuracy.
Support monthly financial close and analyze variances against forecasts and prior periods.
Develop and maintain cost and operational reports that provide actionable insights into plant performance.
Partner with plant leadership and operations teams, providing financial analysis and guidance on labor costs, material usage, manufacturing overhead, distribution costs, and inventory levels.
Develop and maintain performance scorecards and KPIs; monitor cost-saving initiatives and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
Support CapEx planning and investment analysis, including financial modeling and recommendations for capacity expansion and operational improvements.
Ensure physical inventory and reported results are accurate; investigate differences between physical and book inventory and monitor excess or obsolete inventory.
Help establish and improve plant-level financial processes, including forecasting, costing systems, budgeting, and reporting tools.
Participate in daily production meetings and work with operations leadership to identify cost drivers, production challenges, and efficiency opportunities.