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Plant Controller
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Robert Half
Knoxville, TN (In Person)
Full-Time
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Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing client in Knoxville, Tennessee. This position will partner closely with plant leadership to strengthen cost visibility, support sound operational decisions, and maintain accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in plant accounting, inventory controls, and budgeting within a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities:
- Direct plant-level accounting activities, including monthly close, journal entry preparation, and review of financial results for accuracy and completeness.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, standard cost performance, and cost of goods sold to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with operations leadership to develop budgets, update forecasts, and provide financial insights that support production and profitability goals.
- Maintain and validate bills of materials and costing structures to ensure reliable product costing and inventory valuation.
- Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts and annual physical inventory, while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities by ensuring transactions are properly recorded and aligned with plant financial controls.
- Prepare and communicate regular financial reports and variance analyses to plant and corporate stakeholders.
- Strengthen internal controls and promote disciplined accounting practices across manufacturing finance processes.