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Plant Controller
<p>Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization, is seeking a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to oversee plant-level financial operations and serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional with strong manufacturing accounting experience who enjoys being embedded in operations and driving financial performance.</p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Own all plant-level accounting and financial reporting activities</li><li>Lead monthly close, financial statements, and variance analysis</li><li>Manage standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost of goods sold</li><li>Develop and monitor plant budgets, forecasts, and operating plans</li><li>Partner closely with Plant Manager and operations leaders to improve margins and efficiency</li><li>Analyze manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies</li><li>Support capital expenditure analysis and ROI modeling</li><li>Coordinate with corporate finance and external auditors</li><li>Mentor or oversee plant accounting staff as applicable</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>What We’re Looking For</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>5+ years of accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Strong background in cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis</li><li>Experience working with ERP systems in a plant setting</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operations teams</li><li>CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Midvale, UT
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 50.00 - 65.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization, is seeking a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to oversee plant-level financial operations and serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional with strong manufacturing accounting experience who enjoys being embedded in operations and driving financial performance.</p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Own all plant-level accounting and financial reporting activities</li><li>Lead monthly close, financial statements, and variance analysis</li><li>Manage standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost of goods sold</li><li>Develop and monitor plant budgets, forecasts, and operating plans</li><li>Partner closely with Plant Manager and operations leaders to improve margins and efficiency</li><li>Analyze manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies</li><li>Support capital expenditure analysis and ROI modeling</li><li>Coordinate with corporate finance and external auditors</li><li>Mentor or oversee plant accounting staff as applicable</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-23T20:48:38Z

Plant Controller Job in Midvale, UT | Robert Half