Plant Controller Jobs in Cincinnati, OH

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Controller (Plant)

West Chester, OH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Prepare monthly financial reporting and account analysis to support an accurate close and provide meaningful updates to plant, business unit, and corporate leadership.• Examine reconciliations and supporting records to confirm the integrity of financial results, resolve discrepancies, and recommend corrections when needed.• Produce recurring and ad hoc reports that help management evaluate operating results, cost trends, and key performance indicators.• Support the development of forecasts and annual budgets by compiling data, analyzing variances, and contributing financial insight.• Assist with internal and external audits by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping ensure compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements.• Strengthen reporting processes related to month-end close, production activity, standard costing, inventory controls, and scrap analysis to improve speed and accuracy.• Partner with plant and cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes, reinforce data reliability, and align activities with accounting standards and internal controls.• Identify and drive process or system improvements that increase efficiency within finance and provide better decision-making support to the business. If you are interested in this opportunity or other Direct Hire opportunities through Robert Half please call Carolyn Barnett at 513.810.3821
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Plant Accountant

Lebanon, OH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Plant Accountant to support financial and payroll operations at our manufacturing facility in Ohio. This role combines plant-level accounting, accounts payable, and hourly payroll administration while helping ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and timely month-end close activities. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound analytical ability, and experience working across accounting and payroll processes in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day plant accounting activities, including invoice handling, payable processing, and support for routine financial transactions. • Prepare month-end accrual details for outstanding liabilities and coordinate required information with the corporate finance team. • Reconcile vendor statements, investigate unusual account activity, and resolve billing or payment issues with suppliers. • Administer payroll and timekeeping for hourly employees, including overtime review, deductions, taxes, benefit-related updates, and backup payroll support as needed. • Respond to questions related to wage garnishments, review contract labor timesheets for accuracy, and maintain employee schedules and supervisor assignments within the timekeeping system. • Complete monthly sales and use tax filings and assist with standard close entries and other period-end accounting tasks. • Analyze labor, material, and scrap variances against standards, then communicate findings and concerns to appropriate operational partners. • Review non-capital plant requisitions for coding accuracy, track open purchase commitments and spending, and route requests to designated approvers. • Perform balance sheet reconciliations, submit journal entry requests within established deadlines, and research budget-to-actual variances to identify root causes and correct miscoded expenses. • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and contribute to annual budgeting and monthly forecasting efforts to support plant leadership decision-making.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Controller

Cincinnati, OH
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide financial leadership for a growing organization. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to guide reporting accuracy, strengthen compliance practices, and deliver financial insight that supports operational and strategic decisions. The role blends hands-on accounting oversight with high-level analysis in a project-driven environment, making it well suited for a candidate with deep construction industry knowledge. Responsibilities:• Direct core accounting activities across the organization, including ledger management, payables, receivables, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.• Oversee project-based accounting activities by monitoring job cost performance, billing accuracy, revenue recognition, and financial results across active work.• Administer the Deltek system to maintain reliable financial records, support reporting needs, and preserve data accuracy throughout the accounting function.• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, along with analysis that helps leadership understand trends, risks, and opportunities.• Develop budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics in partnership with leadership to support planning and decision-making.• Ensure adherence to tax obligations and regulatory requirements at the federal, state, and local levels, including industry-specific compliance matters.• Establish and monitor internal controls designed to protect assets, improve reporting reliability, and promote sound financial governance.• Work closely with operational leaders to validate labor, materials, overhead allocations, and other job cost components that affect profitability.• Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, and financial institutions to support audits, filings, and banking relationships.• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve efficiency, and reduce unnecessary costs within the finance function.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Controller

Blanchester, OH
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a manufacturing operation in Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can lead core accounting activities, deliver reliable site-level reporting, and provide meaningful cost insights to support business decisions. The role requires a strong background in manufacturing finance and an on-site presence five days per week. Responsibilities:• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring financial results are recorded accurately and delivered on schedule.• Prepare site financial reports and present clear analysis of operating performance for local leadership.• Review manufacturing costs, variances, and trends to help improve financial visibility across the operation.• Manage journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to maintain accurate and complete records.• Oversee standard costing activities and support the integrity of product cost data within the facility.• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor balance sheet accounts to ensure proper financial control.• Partner with plant and operational teams to evaluate cost drivers and support informed decision-making.• Contribute manufacturing finance expertise within the financial systems environment, including experience with related platforms when applicable.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Controller

West Chester, OH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for a growing manufacturing organization in West Chester, Ohio. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership while overseeing financial operations, reporting, and planning activities that support continued expansion. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to balance strategic insight with day-to-day execution. Responsibilities: • Direct core accounting activities across the organization, including ledger management, payables, receivables, payroll administration, fixed asset tracking, and the monthly close process. • Produce timely financial statements and deliver meaningful analysis on monthly, quarterly, and annual results for leadership review. • Lead the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing forecasting efforts to improve visibility into performance and business trends. • Manage manufacturing cost accounting processes such as inventory valuation, standard cost maintenance, and variance reporting. • Work closely with operational leaders to evaluate production costs, labor performance, and overall profitability across the business. • Establish and maintain effective financial controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency in accounting practices. • Oversee external audit coordination, support tax-related activities, and maintain productive relationships with banking and lending partners. • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen the financial structure needed to support rapid business growth.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

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