Plant Controller

We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to join our team in DeQuincy, Louisiana. In this role, you will act as a key financial resource to the plant's management team, providing insights on inventory variances, product costing, and margin improvement strategies. This position requires hands-on involvement with inventory management, fixed assets, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the maintenance of standard cost inventory valuation and product costing within the accounting system. Manage and evaluate landed costs, variance analyses, and purchase price discrepancies in collaboration with the Supply Chain team. Lead continuous improvements in inventory transaction processes alongside the Sales and Operations teams. Execute month-end close tasks, including inventory reporting, reconciliation, journal entry accruals, and fixed asset depreciation. Provide detailed analysis of manufacturing operations, equipment utilization, and profitability of key customer accounts. Assist in preparing plant cost center reports and perform financial comparisons of budget versus actual results. Support cycle count and year-end inventory count objectives, ensuring accurate performance analysis and reporting. Enforce company policies regarding the capitalization of fixed assets to ensure compliance with accounting standards. Collaborate on special projects and provide support during internal and external audits. Generate payroll-related reports to assist the Human Resources department. For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half 504-383-0743 Bachelors Degree, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting or a related role. Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, including standard cost accounting and GAAP. Proficiency in month-end close processes, including journal entries and general ledger reconciliation. Demonstrated expertise in managing asset and inventory accounting, including annual physical inventory processes. Familiarity with manufacturing operations and the ability to analyze operational data for decision-making. Advanced skills in financial reporting and the ability to present findings to management teams. Proficiency in using accounting systems and tools for financial analysis and reporting. Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments. 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 .