We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing operation in Springfield, Massachusetts. This role will serve as a key partner to plant leadership, providing clear financial insight that supports sound decision-making, operational performance, and profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in manufacturing finance, cost analysis, and reporting, along with the ability to turn complex data into practical business recommendations.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the plant's day-to-day accounting activities and deliver accurate financial results within established reporting timelines.
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, ensuring completeness, consistency, and compliance across all financial records.
- Produce and interpret financial statements, management summaries, and performance metrics to help guide plant leadership decisions.
- Manage core cost accounting functions, including standard costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold analysis, and review of manufacturing variances.
- Evaluate material, labor, and overhead spending patterns to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve margins.
- Partner with operational and corporate leaders to build budgets, update forecasts, and support longer-term financial planning.
- Reconcile inventory-related accounts, monitor stock valuation accuracy, and help maintain effective inventory control practices.
- Strengthen internal controls, uphold accounting procedures, and support audit readiness while ensuring adherence to company policies.
- Provide financial support for capital spending reviews, including investment tracking and analysis of expected returns.
- Work closely with production, supply chain, and operations teams to support cost reduction efforts and improve overall plant performance.