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Plant Controller The Judge Group - 3.6 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $140,000 - $180,000 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Accounting systems Cost accounting analysis Standard costing Valuation analysis Spreadsheets Manufacturing facility experience Business intelligence tools Bachelor's degree Accounting experience within manufacturing industry Manufacturing company experience Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Industry leading manufacturer is seeking a Plant Controller in their Memphis, TN site. This person will serve as the financial leader and strategic business partner at the manufacturing facility level. This role is responsible for overseeing all plant accounting functions, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and internal controls. The Plant Controller bridges the gap between plant floor operations and corporate finance, translating operational data into financial insights to drive cost reduction, process improvements, and margin expansion. The ideal candidate blends rigorous accounting discipline with a deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, standard costing, and plant-level metrics.
Responsibilities Plant Financial Leadership:
Direct the plant's monthly financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Cost Accounting & Variances:
Maintain and optimize the standard costing system. Analyze and explain monthly manufacturing variances, including purchase price variance (PPV), labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.
Operational Partnership:
Partner closely with the Plant Manager and operations team to identify operational bottlenecks, analyze scrap/waste, and evaluate plant labor and machinery efficiencies.
Inventory Control & Auditing:
Oversee all inventory accounting processes, including cycle counting programs, annual physical inventories, and the tracking of slow-moving or obsolete stock (SLOB).
Budgeting & Forecasting:
Lead the development of the plant's annual budget, monthly rolling forecasts, and localized operational financial targets.
CapEx & ROI Management:
Validate financial justifications for capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, tracking project spend against budget and conducting post-investment ROI audits.
Controls & Compliance:
Ensure a robust internal control environment that safeguards company assets and complies with corporate policies, SOX requirements (if applicable), and external audit standards.
Qualifications Experience:
5 to 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with a minimum of 3 years spent in a dedicated cost accounting or manufacturing finance role (Plant Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Cost Accountant).
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation is highly desirable.
Technical Expertise:
Deep knowledge of standard costing methodologies, manufacturing Bill of Materials (BOMs), routings, and inventory valuation techniques.
Systems Mastery:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and extensive experience with major manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor) and BI reporting tools.
Communication & Influence:
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable, easy-to-understand insights for non-financial plant operations personnel. #jdp By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.
