We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing operation in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position will guide core accounting activities, strengthen cost visibility, and support sound business decisions through timely analysis and reporting. The role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance leader who can balance operational partnership with strong controllership in a plant environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities for the plant and division, ensuring financial results are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.
• Oversee manufacturing and cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation, standard cost review, and analysis of production performance.
• Prepare and present financial reports that translate operational results into meaningful business insights for leadership.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting discipline across plant finance activities to support compliance and reporting integrity.
• Partner with operations leaders to monitor cost drivers, investigate variances, and recommend actions that improve financial performance.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and ongoing financial planning by providing data-driven analysis for plant and divisional decisions.
• Review and refine accounting processes as needed, including supporting business changes or finance-related operational transitions within the facility.
• Serve as a key finance contact for day-to-day controllership matters, helping ensure consistency in reporting and decision support.