Plant Controller

Plant Controller Salary: $135K-$155K Sizzle: High-impact role with full ownership of plant financial performance Opportunity to truly make the role your own in a collaborative, team-oriented environment Strong long-term growth and succession potential within the organization Highly visible role partnering closely with plant operations leadership Stable manufacturing environment with strong benefits and company culture Free lunch provided on in-office days Flexibility in work schedule for the right candidate Why This Opportunity Stands Out: Our client is a well-established food manufacturing organization with a long-standing reputation in the industry Opportunity to lead all plant finance activities including costing, inventory, forecasting, and operational analysis Strong partnership with operations and plant leadership teams Hands-on role with significant visibility into plant performance and decision-making Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence Stable company environment with clear long-term career growth opportunities Ability to drive process improvements and influence operational performance Key Responsibilities for the Plant Controller: Own plant month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis Manage budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial planning processes Analyze inventory, costing, labor, and manufacturing variances Partner closely with plant leadership to improve operational and financial performance Develop reporting and financial analysis to support plant decision-making Monitor plant KPIs and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations Maintain accuracy and integrity of plant financial data and controls Qualifications for the Plant Controller: 7+ years of accounting/finance experience with at least 2+ years of Plant Controller experience Strong background in food or CPG manufacturing environments Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, costing, and manufacturing variance analysis Experience owning budgets, forecasts, and month-end close processes Strong Excel and analytical skills with comfort working heavily in data ERP experience required Strong communication and operational business partnering abilities #INMAY2026 #LI-LF1 EB-...