Plant Controller

Armstrong World Industries•Englewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Exterior Metal Finance, the Plant Controller is accountable for all financial and accounting activities. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with corporate policies. The position partners with plant leadership to support operational performance through budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, delivering timely insights that drive cost discipline, inventory accuracy, capital effectiveness, and sustained financial results.

Requirements

Strong ability to analyze and forecast revenue, operational costs, inventory, and expenses.
Proven financial analysis skills, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and performance reporting.
Working knowledge of internal controls, financial policies, and compliance requirements in a manufacturing environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to develop clear, accurate financial models and reports.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet recurring deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Capable of delivering accurate, high‑quality work in a timely, consistent, and professional manner.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights.
Strong interpersonal and team‑building skills, with the ability to interact effectively and respectfully with all levels of plant and corporate personnel.
Customer‑focused mindset with a collaborative approach to partnering with operations and leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field required.
5+ years Progressive experience in plant, manufacturing, or operations finance, with responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Demonstrated experience linking operational and production metrics to financial performance and business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Experience using SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the accurate and timely close of the manufacturing ledger, including inventory valuation, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Own the budgeting process, with an emphasis on standard cost development, manufacturing variance analysis, and volume forecasting.
Develop dashboards and reports to track key manufacturing performance indicators (KPIs) and sales metrics.
Provide in-depth financial support to plant management and ensures compliance with audit requirements.
Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities to ensure timely and accurate processing.
Execute precise bi-weekly payroll processing for fewer than 25 employees, ensuring regulatory compliance and seamless integration with cost accounting records.
Partner with Operations Management to provide actionable financial analytics, driving product costing accuracy, manufacturing variance analysis, and margin optimization.
Support a Lean/CI culture via active participation in Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, and Gemba walks, directly linking operational process improvements to financial results and inventory reduction.
Identify, lead, and implement financial process improvement initiatives, utilizing ERP systems to enhance cost accounting accuracy and reporting efficiency.
Implement and ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and internal control standards.
Maintain inventory controls, including cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
Ensures capital projects comply with corporate policies and deliver appropriate financial returns.
Perform ad hoc financial analyses to provide insight and support projections of future performance.