We are looking for a Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for our manufacturing operation in Anderson, Indiana. This role partners closely with plant leadership to translate operational activity into clear financial insight, strengthen cost control, and support sound business decisions. The position will play a key part in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash management while helping maintain accurate and timely financial processes across the site.

Responsibilities:

Develop monthly performance reporting for the Anderson, Indiana facility, highlighting key variances across operational and financial measures. Lead the annual planning cycle and prepare rolling quarterly forecasts for plant and warehouse operations. Work closely with department leaders to evaluate spending, productivity, labor performance, materials usage, maintenance costs, and inventory results. Oversee cash management activities, including forecasting, reporting, and adherence to internal control practices. Review and authorize banking activity for U.S. and Mexico entities in a timely and accurate manner. Provide financial data, reconciliations, and analysis to support the monthly close and broader accounting processes. Produce recurring weekly cash projections and reports to improve visibility into short-term liquidity needs. Monitor capital spending plans, track investment activity, and report on expenditures in coordination with engineering partners. Assist shared services teams with accounts receivable and accounts payable matters when plant-specific support is needed. Perform product cost evaluations to help commercial teams assess pricing for new offerings and customer opportunities. Experience in manufacturing cost accounting within a plant-based environment. Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, including standard costing methods. Hands-on involvement with month-end close activities and financial reporting. Ability to build effective partnerships with cross-functional leaders and communicate financial insights clearly. Skill in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow reporting. Familiarity with capital expenditure tracking and financial controls. Capability to analyze product costs and support pricing-related decisions. 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 "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .