Plant Controller

We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead the accounting and financial activities for a manufacturing operation in Holland, Ohio. This position plays a key role in delivering reliable financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and providing cost insights that support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in plant accounting, budget management, and cross-functional partnership within a production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day work of the accounting function, including guidance and oversight for accounting analysts or clerical staff handling transactional finance activities.
• Produce timely monthly and annual financial results, review statements for accuracy, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Lead closing activities at period end, ensuring reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Oversee receivables, payables, and collections processes to support healthy cash flow and consistent financial operations.
• Build, document, and enforce accounting procedures and internal controls designed to reduce risk and maintain compliance.
• Partner with leadership to prepare annual budgets, update forecasts, and explain financial performance through meaningful variance analysis.
• Manage plant cost accounting by reviewing standard and actual costs, labor performance, material consumption, and manufacturing trends to identify savings opportunities.
• Monitor financial activity related to capital projects and provide reporting that supports operational and investment decisions.
• Work closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams to improve cost efficiency and deliver actionable financial analysis, including use of NetSuite-based reporting tools.
• Coordinate audit support, tax-related payments, insurance reporting needs, and adherence to applicable local, state, and federal requirements.