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Plant Controller
<p>Robert Half is working with a great company who is looking to bring on a Plant Controller. This role requires a seasoned financial leader with expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, month‑end processes, and reporting. The ideal candidate will strengthen financial accuracy, enhance operational visibility, and support leadership with meaningful analysis and guidance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead the design and oversight of cost accounting processes to ensure reliable financial tracking and performance measurement.</li><li>Manage standard costing activities and maintain accurate cost allocations across key operational areas.</li><li>Direct month‑end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial review procedures.</li><li>Interpret financial data to deliver insights that inform strategic and operational decisions.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards.</li><li>Partner with cross‑functional teams to enhance cost efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Prepare comprehensive financial reports and communicate findings to leadership and stakeholders.</li><li>Leverage enterprise systems to support accurate data management and streamline financial workflows.</li><li>Monitor budget performance and identify opportunities to optimize spending.</li><li>Provide coaching and development to accounting team members to strengthen overall capability.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<ul><li>At least five years of experience in cost accounting or a related operational finance discipline.</li><li>Strong command of standard costing concepts and financial reporting practices.</li><li>Proven experience managing month‑end close activities and related accounting processes.</li><li>Solid understanding of cost methodologies and financial analysis techniques.</li><li>Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with the capacity to interpret complex financial data.</li><li>Effective communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Lancaster, SC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is working with a great company who is looking to bring on a Plant Controller. This role requires a seasoned financial leader with expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, month‑end processes, and reporting. The ideal candidate will strengthen financial accuracy, enhance operational visibility, and support leadership with meaningful analysis and guidance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead the design and oversight of cost accounting processes to ensure reliable financial tracking and performance measurement.</li><li>Manage standard costing activities and maintain accurate cost allocations across key operational areas.</li><li>Direct month‑end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial review procedures.</li><li>Interpret financial data to deliver insights that inform strategic and operational decisions.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards.</li><li>Partner with cross‑functional teams to enhance cost efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Prepare comprehensive financial reports and communicate findings to leadership and stakeholders.</li><li>Leverage enterprise systems to support accurate data management and streamline financial workflows.</li><li>Monitor budget performance and identify opportunities to optimize spending.</li><li>Provide coaching and development to accounting team members to strengthen overall capability.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-15T13:58:39Z

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