<p>We are looking for a Plant Controller to support manufacturing operations by delivering reliable financial insight and strong operational analysis. This role serves as the on-site finance partner for the plant, helping leadership understand performance, strengthen reporting accuracy, and maintain sound controls over costing and inventory. The position is well suited for a finance specialist who can work independently, improve processes, and provide timely information that supports business growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial reporting and account analysis to support an accurate close and provide meaningful updates to plant, business unit, and corporate leadership.</p><p>• Examine reconciliations and supporting records to confirm the integrity of financial results, resolve discrepancies, and recommend corrections when needed.</p><p>• Produce recurring and ad hoc reports that help management evaluate operating results, cost trends, and key performance indicators.</p><p>• Support the development of forecasts and annual budgets by compiling data, analyzing variances, and contributing financial insight.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audits by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping ensure compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Strengthen reporting processes related to month-end close, production activity, standard costing, inventory controls, and scrap analysis to improve speed and accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with plant and cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes, reinforce data reliability, and align activities with accounting standards and internal controls.</p><p>• Identify and drive process or system improvements that increase efficiency within finance and provide better decision-making support to the business.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this opportunity or other Direct Hire opportunities through Robert Half please call Carolyn Barnett at 513.810.3821 </p>

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a closely related field.<br>• At least 5 years of relevant experience in plant finance, controlling, or accounting within a manufacturing environment.<br>• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost analysis.<br>• Experience managing month-end close activities and preparing accurate financial reports in a timely manner.<br>• Solid understanding of accounting controls, reconciliations, and financial compliance requirements.<br>• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and support system or workflow enhancements.<br>• Organized, self-directed, and analytical approach with strong problem-solving skills.<br>• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance and operations; experience with Eaton is a plus.

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