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Job Description
JOB TITLE
Plant Controller
REPORTS TO
Corporate Controller & Compliance
DEPARTMENT
Finance
LOCATION
Lancaster, PA
PAY RANGE
$110,000USD - $135,000 USD annually (will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications)
PAY/WAGE TYPE
Salaried | Exempt
WORK HOURS
Full-time
JOB SUMMARY
The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities for their assigned plant. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of plant level financials and drives compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal governance policies. The Plant Controller provides support for both corporate finance and the plant operations. This role also plays a key part in ensuring the plant follows proper financial controls, ensuring that the plant has accurate and transparent financial reporting to corporate. Working closely with the Corporate Controller and plant manager, the Plant Controller ensures that the plant's financial measurements support sustainable growth and aligns with the company's values of integrity and operational excellence. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality—reflecting Plaskolite's core values of Integrity and Improvement.
ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the plant, in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. Establish, maintain, and continuously improve plant level internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the reliability of financial information. Collaborate with the Corporate Controller to support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Ensure plant complies with all tax and regulatory filings (including ESG), partnering with internal and external stakeholders to maintain accuracy and timeliness. Ensure plant financials are prepared in accordance with accounting policies and procedures. Support corporate initiatives to strengthen financial governance, risk mitigation, and adherence to Plaskolite's compliance standards. Provide oversight of plant balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and key financial metrics to support decision-making and operational performance reviews with plant manager and Corporate Controller. Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to ensure proper accounting for plant manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold (COGS). Lead and mentor the plant accounting team, fostering professional growth, technical expertise, and alignment with company objectives. Support the Corporate Controller with financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support strategic decisions. Promote Plaskolite's "One Plaskolite" culture through collaboration, integrity, transparency, and a commitment to operational excellence. All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, CPA preferred Minimum 7-10 years of relevant financial experience
Skils and Competencies:
Technical accounting and financial reporting expertise Ability to work independently Understanding of compliance, risk management, and proper control requirements
AVAILABLE BENEFITS
Sign-On Bonus Health Insurance 401(k) and Employer Contribution Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Employee Discount Program Tuition Reimbursement Voluntary Life Insurance
ABOUT PLASKOLITE PLASKOLITE
is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe, Plaskolite delivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the world through long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service.
PLASKOLITE
is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If requested, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate to allow the ++individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
