Manufacturing Plant Controller

This position ensures the integrity of financial reporting, develops and maintains robust internal controls, and delivers actionable financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, PE-driven environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and actively manage daily accounting operations, maintaining a hands-on role across general ledger, close, and reporting processes
• Design and optimize the accounting organization to support growth, scalability, and private equity reporting requirements
• Produce timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and PE sponsor expectations
• Drive a disciplined and efficient monthly close process , including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve standard cost accounting systems , including: o Inventory valuation and cost layers o Bills of material (BOM) and routings o Labor and overhead absorption o Purchase price and manufacturing variances
• Analyze and report manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead, scrap, yield), and partner with operations to drive cost improvements
• Establish and regularly review job costing and product costing , ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational realities
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes, incorporating operational drivers and PE value creation plans
• Perform detailed variance analysis vs. budget/forecast and communicate key drivers to executive leadership and PE stakeholders
• Monitor and analyze trends in costs, pricing, margins, and operational performance metrics
• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support: o Capital investments and capacity expansion o Pricing strategies and margin improvement o Customer contracts and long-term agreements
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting policies to ensure audit readiness and compliance
• Coordinate audits and act as primary liaison with external auditors and PE finance teams
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring strong working capital management
• Maintain fixed asset accounting, including capital project tracking and depreciation
• Own and maintain ERP integrity, including cost modules and inventory systems
• Maintain a well-documented and scalable system of accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Support due diligence, lender reporting, and other private equity-related financial requirements
• Assist with select HR-related administrative processes (e.g., benefits coordination, employee inquiries) as needed
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a high-performance, accountable team culture
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of business objectives Competencies
• Hands-On Leadership
• Willing and able to operate at both strategic and tactical levels
• Operational & Cost Accounting Expertise
• Deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures and drivers
• Results Orientation
• Thrives in a performance-driven, private equity environment
• Analytical Rigor
• Strong problem-solving and financial modeling skills
• Attention to Detail
• High level of accuracy and accountability
• Planning & Organization
• Effectively prioritizes in a fast-paced environment
• Communication Skills
• Ability to clearly present financial insights to executives and non-financial stakeholders
• Collaboration
• Works effectively across finance, operations, and executive teams Qualifications
• Strong background in cost accounting within manufacturing
• Experience in a private equity-backed company or similarly performance-driven environment strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success in building and improving accounting processes and controls
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (manufacturing/cost modules required) and Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience , including leadership roles
• Prior experience in standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance required Language Skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial and operational reports, contracts, and technical procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences Reasoning Ability
• Ability to solve complex, multi-variable problems in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Strong judgment in interpreting financial data and operational impacts Computer Skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (modeling, analysis, data manipulation)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar manufacturing platforms)
• Familiarity with reporting and BI tools is a plus

Pay:

$150,000.00

• $200,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What are your salary requirements for this role? How many years of ASC 606 do you have in Manufacturing? (please list all) How many years of Manufacturing Cost Accounting do you have? (please list all) Have you worked as a Controller or above for a Private Equity owned Manufacturing Business? (please list PE and Company) How many years of GAAP, General Ledger, and Month-End Close do you have in a Manufacturing setting? (please list all)

Work Location:

In person