We are looking for a Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for our operations in Brunswick, Ohio. This position works closely with plant leadership to deliver meaningful analysis, improve profitability, and support sound operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting knowledge, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to translate financial results into clear business guidance. Responsibilities: • Act as the key finance partner to the General Manager and site leadership, offering analysis and recommendations that support stronger plant performance. • Prepare and present monthly financial reporting, including balance sheet activity, profit and loss results, and operational performance indicators. • Manage budgeting and forecasting activities, compare actual performance to plan, and explain trends, risks, and variances to department leaders. • Review production activity, labor performance, overhead application, and standard cost data to help improve efficiency and financial results. • Oversee inventory accounting across raw materials, work in process, finished goods, and supplies while supporting physical inventories and cycle count accuracy. • Work with Sales, Dispatch, Engineering, and plant teams to maintain reliable inventory records, accurate yard balances, and current bills of material. • Support capital spending decisions through financial modeling, project analysis, and ongoing tracking of asset-related activity. • Maintain strong internal controls, manage fixed asset records, assist with audits, and complete required tax filings such as sales, use, and personal property tax. • Provide oversight of accounts payable activities to ensure invoices are accurately coded, properly approved, and processed in a timely manner, including support for recently implemented AP processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline. • At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience, ideally in a manufacturing, plant, or other operational setting. • Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, work in process, budgeting, and financial reporting. • Experience with month-end close processes and the ability to analyze plant financial performance with a high level of accuracy. • Proficiency with ERP systems such as Infor and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. • Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operations teams and present financial information in a practical, actionable way. • Hands-on, collaborative working style with strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail. • Background in construction accounting or percentage-of-completion accounting is a plus.

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Brunswick, OH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for our operations in Brunswick, Ohio. This position works closely with plant leadership to deliver meaningful analysis, improve profitability, and support sound operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting knowledge, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to translate financial results into clear business guidance. Responsibilities: • Act as the key finance partner to the General Manager and site leadership, offering analysis and recommendations that support stronger plant performance. • Prepare and present monthly financial reporting, including balance sheet activity, profit and loss results, and operational performance indicators. • Manage budgeting and forecasting activities, compare actual performance to plan, and explain trends, risks, and variances to department leaders. • Review production activity, labor performance, overhead application, and standard cost data to help improve efficiency and financial results. • Oversee inventory accounting across raw materials, work in process, finished goods, and supplies while supporting physical inventories and cycle count accuracy. • Work with Sales, Dispatch, Engineering, and plant teams to maintain reliable inventory records, accurate yard balances, and current bills of material. • Support capital spending decisions through financial modeling, project analysis, and ongoing tracking of asset-related activity. • Maintain strong internal controls, manage fixed asset records, assist with audits, and complete required tax filings such as sales, use, and personal property tax. • Provide oversight of accounts payable activities to ensure invoices are accurately coded, properly approved, and processed in a timely manner, including support for recently implemented AP processes.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

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