<p><strong>Plant Controller (Onsite – Smithville, TN)</strong></p><p>We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing operation in the greater Smithville area seeking a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to support a critical phase of operational and financial optimization. This is a <strong>high-impact, onsite contract role</strong>.</p><p>This position will serve as a key business partner to plant leadership, providing financial insights, strengthening cost controls, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting in a dynamic production environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all plant-level accounting and finance activities, including month-end close, variance analysis, and financial reporting</li><li>Partner with operations leadership to analyze production performance, cost drivers, and margin improvement opportunities</li><li>Own <strong>standard costing processes</strong>, including maintenance, updates, and variance analysis (labor, material, overhead)</li><li>Monitor inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes</li><li>Develop and enhance internal controls and best practices across the plant finance function</li><li>Prepare forecasts, budgets, and operational performance metrics</li><li>Support ERP data integrity and reporting accuracy across manufacturing and finance modules</li><li>Provide actionable financial insights to drive decision-making at the plant level</li></ul><p><br></p>

<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including significant experience in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Strong background in <strong>cost accounting and standard costing methodologies</strong></li><li>Experience working within <strong>large ERP systems</strong> in a manufacturing setting</li><li>Demonstrated ability to partner with operations and translate financial data into business insights</li><li>Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with the ability to operate effectively in an onsite environment</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Prior experience in an interim or project-based leadership role</li><li>Exposure to complex manufacturing operations</li><li>Experience improving processes, controls, or reporting structures during periods of transition</li></ul>

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