Plant Controller Robert Half - 3.9 Alabaster, AL Job Details $115,000 - $150,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Cost accounting analysis Standard costing Manufacturing facility experience Bachelor's degree Accounting experience within manufacturing industry GAAP Financial statement interpretation Excel formulas Manufacturing company experience Excel data analysis Full Job Description Robert Half is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in the Alabaster area to identify a Plant Controller. This is a hands on plant accounting position with significant interaction with operations and plant leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing cost accounting experience and enjoy getting beyond the numbers to understand how the operation actually works. This person will regularly spend time on the shop floor, partner with production leadership, and use financial and operational data to help improve plant performance. Key Responsibilities Own key aspects of plant financial reporting and month end close Maintain and analyze standard costs for manufactured products Review production activity and manufacturing variances Manage inventory accounting, reconciliations, and controls Work extensively with BOMs, routes, product costs, and sales margins Analyze labor, overhead, material, and other manufacturing variances Reconcile inventory and fixed asset accounts Develop and monitor plant KPIs and operating metrics Monitor departmental and plant spending Prepare capital requests and ROI analysis Support internal and external audits Partner closely with plant and production leadership Spend time on the shop floor understanding processes and identifying opportunities to improve performance Assist with accounting policies, procedures, and process improvements Why Consider It? High visibility role with direct exposure to plant and financial leadership Opportunity to influence plant performance through costing, inventory, KPIs, margin, and variance analysis Stable, established organization with strong resources Advancement opportunities within a larger organization Medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) with company match 15 days PTO plus paid and floating holidays Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities For immediate consideration, apply now or connect with Bryan Rushing at Robert Half on LinkedIn Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 5+ years of accounting experience Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience Experience with standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis Strong inventory accounting knowledge Solid understanding of financial statements, journal entries, and GAAP Advanced Excel skills Ability to communicate financial information effectively to operational leaders Comfortable working in a hands on plant environment Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .