Amanda Warren with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing operation. This role will partner closely with plant leadership to strengthen cost visibility, improve operational decision-making, and support accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in plant accounting, inventory and standard costing, and month-end close within a production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct plant-level financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis to support operational and business goals.
• Manage cost accounting processes by monitoring inventory, standard costs, manufacturing variances, and production-related financial performance.
• Lead month-end close activities for the facility, ensuring timely reconciliations, accurate journal entries, and reliable financial results.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to evaluate performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve financial controls across the plant.
• Prepare and present detailed financial insights to plant and regional leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities affecting profitability.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance practices related to plant accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing transactions.
• Support the effective use of ERP and business intelligence tools, including Oracle-based systems, to enhance reporting accuracy and decision support.
• Contribute to finance-related process improvements and system-related changes impacting plant accounting and reporting workflows.