<p>We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead finance and accounting activities for a manufacturing operation in Fife, Washington. This role serves as a key partner to site leadership, providing insight that supports operational performance, profitability, and long-term planning. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance expertise, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to strengthen financial processes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct plant-level accounting and financial operations while collaborating with leadership across two local business units to support performance goals.</p><p>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring timely reporting, accurate reconciliations, and reliable financial results.</p><p>• Evaluate financial performance by analyzing margins, spending trends, capital investments, and business initiatives, then present actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Oversee manufacturing cost structures, including inventory valuation, standard costing, variance review, and product profitability reporting.</p><p>• Work closely with operational teams to uncover savings opportunities, improve efficiency, and support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Lead the annual budget process, periodic forecasts, cash planning, and broader financial planning efforts for the site.</p><p>• Maintain a strong control environment by reinforcing accounting procedures, supporting audit preparedness, and upholding policy compliance.</p><p>• Develop and coach accounting and finance staff, fostering accountability, growth, and strong team performance.</p><p>• Champion process improvements and system-related enhancements that increase accuracy, visibility, and efficiency across finance operations.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $150k to $175k. Benefits available with this position include medical, dental and vision; life and disability insurances; participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with a match and 15 days of paid vacation, 5 days of paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays per calendar year.</p>

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.<br>• At least 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles.<br>• Minimum of 3 years in a senior manufacturing finance leadership position such as Controller, Plant Controller, Divisional Controller, or Finance Manager.<br>• Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and financial management within a manufacturing setting.<br>• Experience supporting complex product-based or industrial operations.<br>• Advanced Excel capabilities and solid experience working with ERP or related business systems; familiarity with GlobalShop or JobBoss2 is helpful.<br>• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business modeling.<br>• Effective leadership, communication, and business partnership skills, with the ability to influence operational stakeholders.

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