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3 results for Plant Controller in Louisville, KY

Plant Controller

Louisville, KY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing operation in Louisville, Kentucky. This role combines hands-on accounting leadership with strategic partnership across plant operations, helping guide performance through accurate reporting, forecasting, and cost analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance expertise and the ability to turn financial data into practical recommendations that support efficiency and profitability. Responsibilities: • Work closely with plant leadership to oversee financial performance, manage key cost drivers, and support overall profit and loss accountability. • Direct daily accounting activities for the site, ensuring accurate records, timely month-end close, and adherence to financial controls and compliance standards. • Build annual budgets and recurring forecasts in coordination with operations, sales, and finance partners to support business planning. • Review and maintain accruals related to freight, trade programs, and sales activity to ensure complete and accurate reporting. • Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and communicate meaningful insights and recommendations to senior leadership. • Maintain strong financial processes and safeguard the accuracy of systems, reporting methods, and policy compliance. • Provide cost and pricing analysis that helps leaders make informed operational and commercial decisions. • Identify opportunities to reduce expenses and improve plant productivity by partnering with operations on performance initiatives. • Support capital spending reviews by evaluating financial returns, justification, and expected payback on proposed investments. • Manage productive working relationships with external vendors and other business partners tied to plant financial activity.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Plant Controller

Louisville, KY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Plant Controller to provide strong financial leadership for manufacturing operations in Louisville, Kentucky. This role will be responsible for overseeing plant accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, financial reporting, KPI development, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment and a strong ability to partner with plant leadership to drive operational and financial performance. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage all plant-level accounting and finance activities, including month-end close, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting. </li><li>Partner with plant operations leadership to support strategic decision-making and improve financial performance. </li><li>Develop, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, labor, overhead, inventory, and cost controls. </li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan processes for the facility. </li><li>Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational efficiency. </li><li>Monitor inventory valuation, standard costing, manufacturing variances, and cost of goods sold analysis. </li><li>Provide financial insight into capital expenditures, productivity initiatives, and plant performance metrics. </li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate policies, GAAP, and internal control requirements. </li></ul>
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Controller

Frankfort, KY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations for our client in Central Kentucky. This role oversees financial reporting, cash management, compliance, and internal controls while partnering with senior leadership to support sound fiscal decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to guide both daily operations and long-range financial priorities. Responsibilities:• Direct the institution’s accounting activities across general ledger operations, fixed assets, grants, accounts payable, and treasury functions to maintain accurate and timely financial records.• Lead, coach, and support accounting team members by setting expectations, developing talent, and promoting consistent performance and accountability.• Monitor short-term and long-range cash activity, evaluate liquidity needs, and recommend effective use of available operating funds to optimize financial position.• Produce clear financial and operational reporting on cash balances, investment performance, receivables, and other key indicators for leadership review.• Analyze general ledger accounts and financial trends to identify drivers affecting fiscal health and provide insight for management decisions.• Oversee the continued enhancement and effective use of financial systems, collaborating with finance, human resources, payroll, and information technology teams as needed.• Manage the preparation for internal and external audits, coordinate audit activity, and help ensure adherence to federal and state requirements as well as institutional policies.• Supervise year-end close activities, review balance sheet reconciliations, and direct the preparation of annual financial statements, audit work papers, and required state reporting.• Strengthen internal control practices by developing, implementing, and monitoring procedures that protect assets and preserve the integrity of financial data.• Serve as a key advisor to finance leadership and maintain productive relationships with banks, auditors, government agencies, and campus departments on accounting matters.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z