<p><strong>Role: </strong>Plant Controller</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Wethersfield, CT</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Manufacturing</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full‑Time | Onsite</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Ryan Genua Ryan.Genua@Roberthalf com</p><p><strong>Job Posting</strong>: RG0013409491</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>A large and well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to oversee financial operations at a high‑volume production facility. This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and cost control while ensuring strong internal controls and accurate reporting.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings a hands-on manufacturing finance background, strong cost accounting expertise, and the ability to support inventory-intensive operations in a dynamic plant environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary financial leader for the manufacturing facility, partnering with plant leadership on operational and financial decision‑making</li><li>Oversee plant-level accounting, close processes, forecasting, and budgeting activities</li><li>Manage standard costing, cost variance analysis, labor and overhead absorption, and margin analysis</li><li>Lead inventory accounting and controls, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation</li><li><strong>Support inventory planning, stock builds, and excess &amp; obsolete (E&amp;O) inventory management</strong></li><li>Analyze production, inventory, and operational KPIs to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and GAAP requirements</li><li>Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and corporate finance teams on planning and performance initiatives</li><li>Assist with audit support and internal/external reporting as required</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you meet these requirements and are interested in this great opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to Ryan Genua at Ryan.Genua@roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.</p><p><br></p>

<p>Required Qualifications</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Proven experience as a Plant Controller, Cost Accounting Manager, or similar leadership role</li><li>Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing financial operations</li><li><strong>Experience with inventory planning, stock builds, and excess &amp; obsolete inventory management</strong></li><li>Advanced Excel skills; ERP system experience required</li><li>Ability to work onsite and partner closely with plant and operations leadership</li></ul><p>Preferred Qualifications</p><ul><li>CPA, CMA, or MBA</li><li>Experience in high‑volume or complex manufacturing environments</li><li>Exposure to multi-site or matrixed organizations</li></ul><p><br></p>

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