Senior Plant Controller
Core
Provide financial leadership for a large-scale production facility, partnering with operations to drive performance, improve profitability, and support strategic decision-making.
Role type
Senior Plant Controller (Manufacturing Finance)
Builds
Financial plans, performance reports, cost models, and operational insights for a manufacturing plant.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Finance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Cost accounting, budgeting & forecasting, variance analysis, internal controls, US GAAP, SOX compliance, financial modeling, inventory accounting, standard costing, ERP systems, data analysis
Preferred skills
CPA designation, leadership experience, continuous improvement initiatives, enterprise performance management tools
Technologies
ERP systems, Advanced Excel
Responsibilities
Lead plant finance activities including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis; Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances; Develop financial and operational reporting; Monitor KPIs and provide actionable insights; Lead spend analysis and cost reduction opportunities; Support capital investment decisions via ROI analysis; Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial reporting; Design and maintain standard costing methodologies; Partner with operations to improve productivity and profitability; Train operational leaders on financial metrics and controls.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on leader with team mentorship