Plant Controller

MITER Brands•Sacramento, CA

3d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Milgard Windows & Doors, part of MITER Brands, is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to support our Sacramento manufacturing facility. This is a 100% onsite leadership role for a finance professional with a strong manufacturing background who can act as a true business partner to Operations, Sales, and HR. The Plant Controller operates within a matrix organization, reporting through Milgard Finance while also serving as a core member of the local plant leadership team. This role is responsible for driving execution against operational and financial goals through strong financial leadership, disciplined controls, and actionable insights. In addition to overseeing traditional accounting responsibilities, the Plant Controller plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and financial, operational, and sales analysis, supporting both short‑term execution and long‑range planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
7+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, including Controller‑level responsibility
Manufacturing experience strongly preferred; Lean or continuous improvement experience highly valued
Strong experience in: Month‑end close and financial reporting Cost and inventory accounting Budgeting and forecasting Financial and operational analysis
Advanced Excel skills; experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools preferred
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional partnership skills

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees and/or professional certifications (CPA, CMA) preferred

Responsibilities

Apply strong business acumen and data‑driven decision‑making to serve as an effective business partner to plant leadership
Partner with location management to develop monthly financial forecasts and annual operating plans
Analyze plant financial, operational, and sales results; collaborate with functional leaders to close performance gaps and drive improvement
Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives and validate cost savings achieved
Support Corporate Finance during month‑end close, including: General and subsidiary ledger maintenance Revenue and accounts receivable Fixed assets and depreciation Inventory and cost accounting Operating expenses
Ensure strong internal controls are in place to mitigate financial and fraud risk and protect company assets
Prepare and deliver presentations to executive leadership covering: Monthly financial results Sales and financial forecasts Contribution margin and performance insights
Partner with plant management to prepare capital requests, including ROI, Payback Period, and Net Present Value (NPV) analysis
Support standardized, scalable financial processes aligned with broader MITER Brands initiatives