Plant Controller

World Emblem Internatio • Hollywood, FL

3h

About The Position

The Plant Controller will lead Payroll, Cost Accounting, Results Consolidation, Plant Operations Business Partnership, and General Ledger operations across multiple international entities. This role demands a decisive, action-oriented leader to establish standardized accounting processes, enforce internal controls, set KPIs, maximize ERP utilization, and drive sustainable process improvements while ensuring audit-ready financials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting/finance leadership
• 3–5 years in a senior leadership role within complex environments
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central, NetSuite, etc.) and Excel
• Experience in reporting automation or BI tools
• Hands-on experience with global/multi-channel operations, landed costs, tariffs, duties, and foreign transactions.
• Proven ability to manage geographically dispersed or outsourced teams, establish KPIs, and lead change management or process automation initiatives.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct accounting operations (Payroll, Cost Accounting, General Ledger, Fixed Assets) and provide accurate financial data for FP&A budgets and forecasts.
• Resolve financial issues swiftly, balance general ledger tasks with factory floor operational reality, and eliminate process bottlenecks.
• Analyze root causes for operational and month-end reconciliation issues to implement long-term solutions that align product costs with actual inventory.
• Ensure financial reporting accuracy, establish internal control checkpoints, and maintain compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Lead, coach, and manage a finance team using daily/weekly/quarterly KPIs and FMDS dashboards.
• Streamline workflows, transition consolidation processes from Excel to ERP systems, and document standard work.
• Collaborate across supply chain, manufacturing, and executive teams to align financial objectives with plant operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior