Plant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We're partnering with a growing manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Plant Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations for a production facility. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced manufacturing accounting professional who enjoys working closely with operations, driving process improvements, and making a direct impact on business performance.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a lean, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys balancing strategic financial leadership with day-to-day operational involvement.

What You'll Do

Financial Leadership

• Oversee the plant's accounting operations, general ledger, and monthly financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate year-end activities and support external audits.

Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Manage standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Analyze labor, material, and production variances.
• Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, reconciliations, and physical inventories.
• Partner with operations to improve inventory accuracy and cost performance.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Assist with annual budgets and forecasting.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and provide meaningful variance analysis.
• Develop KPIs and financial metrics to support operational decision-making.

Operations Partnership

• Work closely with production, warehouse, purchasing, and leadership teams.
• Provide financial insights that improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen financial controls.

Process Improvement

• Improve accounting workflows and reporting.
• Support ERP optimization and financial system enhancements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting and operations.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Manufacturing or production accounting experience required.
• Strong cost accounting and inventory management experience.
• ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with operations leadership.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• High-visibility leadership role.
• Opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership.
• Stable, growing manufacturing company.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Ability to make a measurable impact on operations and financial performance.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

If you're a manufacturing accounting professional who enjoys partnering with operations and driving business performance, we'd love to speak with you.

Apply today or contact us for confidential consideration.

KCG is a recruiting firm specializing in direct hire and contract roles within multiple industries and specialities.

Company Description

KCG is a recruiting firm specializing in direct hire and contract roles within multiple industries and specialities.