<p>Seeking a Plant Controller to join a fast-paced established manufacturing company. The Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities within the manufacturing operations. This role ensures accurate costing, budgeting, and financial reporting for production, inventory, and supply chain activities. The Controller serves as a key business partner to operations leadership, providing analysis and insight to support strategic and operational decision-making. This is an immediate contract opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Management & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for manufacturing operations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory standards.</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end closing processes for manufacturing entities.</li></ul><p><strong>Cost Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain standard costs for products and monitor variances (material, labor, overhead).</li><li>Analyze manufacturing cost drivers and recommend process or efficiency improvements.</li><li>Perform margin analysis, product costing, and profitability reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast processes for manufacturing operations.</li><li>Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to project costs and resource requirements.</li><li>Monitor performance against budget and provide variance explanations.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Support</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with plant management to drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives.</li><li>Support capital investment analysis, ROI calculations, and project tracking.</li><li>Provide financial insight for inventory management, production planning, and procurement activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Internal Controls & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain strong internal control procedures for inventory, fixed assets, and manufacturing expenses.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Support audits and ensure accurate documentation of financial processes.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee critical financial operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who excels in managing accounting processes, developing financial strategies, and leading high-performing teams. Based in Blue Ash, Ohio, this position provides an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and support organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee and coordinate various aspects of financial reporting and closing processes.</li><li>Establish and maintain financial policies to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.</li><li>Manage audit-related activities and ensure completion within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance on tax-related matters, working with advisors to maximize efficiency.</li><li>Maintain and improve internal controls while optimizing financial systems and workflows.</li><li>Collaborate with other teams to analyze financial performance and support business goals.</li><li>Lead planning processes and provide insights to aid organizational strategies.</li><li>Recruit, develop, and manage a skilled finance and accounting team.</li><li>Work across departments to align financial objectives with broader operational needs.</li><li>Enhance financial systems and processes to improve reporting and efficiency.</li><li>Take on additional duties as needed.</li></ul><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>
