We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership within a dynamic manufacturing environment in Franklin, Massachusetts. This role partners closely with plant and operations leaders to translate production activity into clear financial insight, strengthen decision-making, and support stronger business performance. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in manufacturing finance along with a practical, collaborative approach to improving cost, efficiency, and profitability. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional partners to align financial goals with operational priorities and support overall site performance. • Direct product costing activities, including standard cost development, cost modeling, and detailed analysis of variances across labor, materials, and overhead. • Monitor key manufacturing drivers such as scrap, yield, downtime, and production efficiency to identify trends and recommend performance improvements. • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and month-end review process, delivering accurate reporting and meaningful analysis of financial and operational results. • Assess capital spending proposals by analyzing return on investment, cash flow impact, and capacity considerations to support sound business decisions. • Maintain strong inventory accounting practices through reconciliations, reporting accuracy, and consistent application of financial controls and accounting policies. • Provide visible leadership to the plant finance team by setting expectations, developing talent, and encouraging accountability and continuous improvement. • Partner with operations to uncover cost reduction opportunities and improve productivity, profitability, and manufacturing competitiveness.

• 10+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles within a manufacturing environment. • Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, including standard cost accounting and variance analysis. • Demonstrated experience managing month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes. • Ability to interpret operational data and connect plant performance metrics to financial outcomes. • Experience supporting capital investment analysis, including ROI and cash flow evaluation. • Knowledge of inventory accounting, reconciliations, and internal control practices in a production setting. • Leadership experience with the ability to guide, develop, and influence finance teams and operational stakeholders. • Familiarity with lean manufacturing environments and continuous improvement principles.

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Milford, MA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership within a dynamic manufacturing environment in Franklin, Massachusetts. This role partners closely with plant and operations leaders to translate production activity into clear financial insight, strengthen decision-making, and support stronger business performance. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in manufacturing finance along with a practical, collaborative approach to improving cost, efficiency, and profitability. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional partners to align financial goals with operational priorities and support overall site performance. • Direct product costing activities, including standard cost development, cost modeling, and detailed analysis of variances across labor, materials, and overhead. • Monitor key manufacturing drivers such as scrap, yield, downtime, and production efficiency to identify trends and recommend performance improvements. • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and month-end review process, delivering accurate reporting and meaningful analysis of financial and operational results. • Assess capital spending proposals by analyzing return on investment, cash flow impact, and capacity considerations to support sound business decisions. • Maintain strong inventory accounting practices through reconciliations, reporting accuracy, and consistent application of financial controls and accounting policies. • Provide visible leadership to the plant finance team by setting expectations, developing talent, and encouraging accountability and continuous improvement. • Partner with operations to uncover cost reduction opportunities and improve productivity, profitability, and manufacturing competitiveness.
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