Contract Plant Controller

Job ID#: 29713

We are seeking a Plant Controller to oversee the financial operations of our Houston Neuromodulation manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing cost controls, and driving financial performance to support plant operations. The ideal candidate will provide strategic financial leadership while working closely with plant management and corporate finance. Additionally, this role includes direct oversight and mentorship of one direct report.

Onsite 5 days a week 
Location: Clear Lake

General Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial functions of the manufacturing facility, including month-end closing, reporting, and compliance with corporate financial policies.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support optimal financial decision-making.
• Partner with Plant Senior Director and serve as finance leader within manufacturing leadership team.
• Analyze cost structures, identify areas for improvement, and drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure proper inventory valuation, cost accounting, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Partner with plant leadership to optimize operational efficiency and profitability.
• Prepare and present financial reports, providing insights and recommendations to senior operations management. Present results and forecasts during monthly operating reviews.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with financial regulations and GAAP.
• Support internal and external audits and other financial reviews as required.
• Lead financial activities and support all phases of major manufacturing systems implementations (e.g., SAP S/4 Hana).
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting efficiency.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar), standard costing application and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with financial consolidation and planning tools (e.g., SAP, OneStream).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership and oral & written communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Has outstanding organizational skills – can prioritize deliverables for timely submission and review in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Demonstrates curiosity and proactiveness to drive tasks to completion and takes ownership of deliverables. Works independently.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. 
• Experience managing and developing direct reports is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (MBA, CPA or CMA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or plant controlling.

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