Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for our manufacturing operation in Loudon, Tennessee. This role partners closely with plant leadership to strengthen cost visibility, support operational decision-making, and maintain accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in plant accounting, budgeting, and inventory controls within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily plant accounting activities, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and aligned with internal policies.
• Prepare monthly close deliverables, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis of manufacturing results.
• Manage standard costing processes and review product cost structures, bills of materials, and cost variances to improve accuracy.
• Support the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts by partnering with operations and finance stakeholders.
• Oversee inventory accounting activities, including cycle count programs and annual physical inventory coordination.
• Monitor accounts payable and fixed asset transactions to ensure proper classification, depreciation, and reporting.
• Maintain compliance with internal control requirements, including SOX-related documentation and audit readiness activities.
• Generate financial insights and performance reports that help plant leadership evaluate spending, productivity, and operational trends.

The position will require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. The position is 100% onsite and will require someone to live in the local Knoxville or surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview