Plant Controller

Join Litehouse as a Plant Controller!

Location:

Danville, VA | Full Time Are you a financial leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments? Do you excel at turning data into insights, building financial discipline, and driving plant-level performance? Litehouse Foods is seeking a Plant Controller to lead all financial operations for our manufacturing facility. In this highly visible role, you will own the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of plant financials while partnering closely with operational leaders to improve cost controls, boost efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will also oversee the Inventory Control team and play a key role in budgeting, capital planning, and performance analysis. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and support a plant full of dedicated employee-owners-we'd love to meet you. What You Will Do Create, maintain, and report daily operational metrics. Lead plant-level month-end close and monthly operations reviews. Support the full CAPEX process, including planning, tracking, and reporting. Identify cost improvement opportunities and promote financial discipline across the plant. Analyze and approve plant-level costing system standards. Build the financial acumen of plant leadership, including budget management and capital planning. Engage directly with employees across the plant to drive financial performance and continuous improvement. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (required) 6+ years of cost accounting or financial analysis experience, ideally in supply chain or plant operations (preferred) Experience in consumer packaged goods or food manufacturing (preferred) Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with the ability to learn new systems quickly Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Why Litehouse?

Employee-Owned:

You're not just an employee-you're an owner. Your contributions directly impact our success.

People-First Culture:

We value teamwork, respect, and doing the right thing.

Growth & Development:

We invest in our people and promote from within.

Award-Winning Products:

Join a nationally recognized leader in refrigerated dressings, dips, and cheese.

Stable & Growing:

With strong performance and long-term vision, we continue to expand our operations and impact. Our people are passionate about what they do, the products they make, and the customers they serve. If you're seeking an opportunity to join a work family that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication, Litehouse Foods is the right place for you. Apply Now to become part of a company that's improving life-one community, one table, and one bite at a time. We do not offer sponsorship All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.