Manufacturing Plant Controller

Pay Rate:

$ 135,000 - $165,000

Other Compensation:

15% Bonus, 6%+ 401K match, benefits The Opportunity StaffRight Associates is seeking a visionary and strategic financial leader to spearhead fiscal operations at a premier manufacturing center. As the site s senior financial authority, you will directly influence operational efficiency, long-term profitability, and organizational advancement. Operating at the intersection of production excellence and rigorous fiscal governance, this pivotal role serves as the premier financial co-pilot to executive site leadership. You will champion the integrity of all plant analytics, lead high-stakes corporate forecasting, and optimize commercial outcomes for sophisticated, long-term industrial contracts. What You ll Do Partner strategically with the General Manager and operational leadership to formulate business decisions that optimize plant profitability and realize overarching corporate milestones. Mentor and elevate the site''s financial and accounting group, providing executive oversight across general ledger management, cost structures, inventory valuations, and corporate reporting. Execute sophisticated revenue recognition methodologies, specifically overseeing Percentage-of-Completion ( $POC$ ) accounting systems, monthly ledger adjustments, account balance verification, and comprehensive margin analysis for long-term government and marine projects. Orchestrate the complete lifecycle of annual budgeting, forward-looking forecasting, and capital allocation strategies to ensure maximum return on investment and healthy cash flow. Accelerate the monthly closing sequence to guarantee rapid, precise financial reporting that aligns flawlessly with regulatory guidelines and corporate mandates. Architect and reinforce an ironclad internal controls matrix encompassing the profit and loss statement, balance sheet optimization, and asset protection. Analyze operational cost trends, product margins, and variance reports to deliver high-impact diagnostic insights that correct inefficiencies and propel business growth. Manage all regulatory and independent reviews, serving as the primary liaison for internal audits, external financial assessments, and strict statutory compliance verification. Formulate annual manufacturing burden rates and standard cost architectures to refine plant-wide pricing precision and operational transparency. Govern site-wide inventory verification programs, driving accuracy via modernized cycle-counting protocols and leading the annual physical inventory operations. Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and complex commercial agreements through meticulous business-case modeling to mitigate risk and empower corporate negotiations.

What You Bring Academic Foundation:

Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a highly relevant business discipline. Advanced credentials such as a CPA or CMA are highly favored.

Industry Expertise:

At least 8 to 10+ years of progressive advancement within corporate financial roles, specifically rooted inside a high-volume manufacturing or heavy industrial production environment.

Technical Accounting Depth:

Comprehensive command of US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley ( $SOX$ ) protocols, and standard cost accounting frameworks.

Contracting Sophistication:

Proven familiarity with revenue recognition principles for long-term deliverables, with deep practical exposure to Percentage-of-Completion ( $POC$ ) and regulatory compliance standards typical of complex contract ecosystems.

Systems Fluency:

Power-user capability with enterprise-grade ERP architecture and tier-one corporate performance management platforms (exposure to modern forecasting tools and industrial resource software is highly advantageous).

Leadership Presence:

Exceptional communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of acting as a collaborative business partner to non-financial operational leaders. Joining StaffRight Associates When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you re doing more than pursuing a job, you re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.