<p><strong>Controller – Manufacturing Plant | Lebanon, KY | Onsite</strong></p><p>A growing, well‑established manufacturing facility in Lebanon, KY is seeking an experienced <strong>Controller</strong> to lead the plant’s accounting operations and serve as a key business partner to leadership. This is a hands‑on, strategic role responsible for overseeing the full financial function, driving process improvements, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all plant accounting functions, including general ledger, month‑end close, and year‑end close.</li><li>Manage cost accounting activities: standard cost development, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and work‑in‑process tracking.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to support operational and financial decision‑making.</li><li>Monitor internal controls, ensure compliance with corporate policies, and maintain audit readiness.</li><li>Collaborate closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership to provide financial insights and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost savings.</li><li>Oversee AP/AR processes and support payroll coordination as needed.</li><li>Manage and mentor accounting team member; drive a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support capital expenditure planning, fixed asset management, and plant financial modeling.</li><li>Serve as the primary finance point‑of‑contact for plant leadership and corporate finance teams.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Somerset, Kentucky. This role is integral to ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations, including overseeing accounting processes and supporting departmental goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to lead and improve financial systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the month-end closing process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries.<br>• Generate consolidated financial statements on a monthly basis and provide detailed analysis to support decision-making.<br>• Identify opportunities for improving administrative and financial systems and implement process enhancements.<br>• Contribute to the budgeting process, including the preparation of budgeted financial statements.<br>• Manage balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Supervise accounting staff responsible for accounts payable, receivable, costing, and fixed assets.<br>• Support segregation of duties within the department and act as a backup for various accounting functions.<br>• Maintain the General Ledger and ensure user-defined statements are up-to-date and accurate.<br>• Assist in compiling materials for external audits and preparing external financial reports.
