Plant Controller

Plant Controller 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Cromwell, KY 42333 $120,000 - $140,000 a year Robert Half 13,767 reviews $120,000 - $140,000 a year We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for our manufacturing operation in Cromwell, Kentucky. This role will oversee plant accounting activities, deliver meaningful analysis to support operational decisions, and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with plant leadership while maintaining a disciplined control environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead the plant accounting function by directing daily priorities, supporting staff development, and managing performance to ensure dependable execution of departmental objectives. Oversee period-end activities for the facility, including review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, production reporting, estimates, and other recurring financial deliverables. Produce and present financial results, forecasts, and variance analysis for plant leadership, translating data into practical recommendations that improve performance. Build annual budgets and ongoing forecasts for the site, and work closely with operations to maintain accurate standard costs for existing items and newly introduced products. Partner with plant management and cross-functional teams to evaluate financial trends, identify risks and opportunities, and support informed business decisions. Monitor capital spending by validating project charges, reviewing supporting documentation, and completing required financial closeout steps when projects are finalized. Strengthen internal controls through activities such as inventory observations, fixed asset verification, balance sheet review, and compliance-focused audit procedures. Establish and refine accounting processes that align with sound financial practices, regulatory expectations, and internal control requirements. Serve as a key financial resource for operational leaders by supplying timely reporting, analysis, and guidance across plant-related initiatives. 7+ years of experience in accounting or finance, including significant exposure to plant, manufacturing, or cost accounting environments. Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes. Experience using SAP or a comparable enterprise resource planning system in a manufacturing setting. Demonstrated ability to review financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and operational reports with a high degree of accuracy. Proven success leading or mentoring accounting staff and managing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Solid understanding of internal controls, audit practices, and balance sheet management. Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to operations leadership and cross-functional partners. 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 .