<p>A rapidly growing aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Plant Controller to lead manufacturing cost accounting and plant financial performance reporting for its Montgomery operation, with additional support responsibility for a second plant location. This is a newly created role driven by growth, acquisitions, and increased financial reporting requirements as the company prepares for future public-company readiness. This position serves as the primary financial liaison between Operations and Finance, translating plant performance into meaningful financial insights and supporting leadership with accurate, timely reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Own manufacturing cost accounting for the Montgomery plant and provide support for a second plant location</li><li>Develop and maintain standard costing models for materials, labor, and overhead</li><li>Analyze margins, product mix, and manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead, scrap, and rework)</li><li>Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to validate BOMs, routings, and production efficiencies</li><li>Act as the primary bridge between plant operations and finance leadership</li><li>Prepare and explain cost trends and variances to plant and finance leadership</li><li>Support robust plant-level financial reporting aligned with public-company standards</li><li>Ensure accurate inventory accounting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods</li><li>Perform inventory reconciliations and support physical inventory and audit processes</li><li>Prepare cost-related journal entries and support month-end close</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost driver modeling</li><li>Support ERP migration efforts and ensure integrity of cost and manufacturing data</li></ul><p>Work Environment</p><ul><li>Primarily onsite at the Montgomery plant</li><li>High-growth, private equity-backed organization</li><li>Opportunity to build processes and help shape plant-level financial reporting</li></ul><p>This is an outstanding opportunity for a manufacturing finance professional who enjoys being embedded in operations and making a direct impact on plant performance and financial visibility.</p><p>For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL.</p>
<p>A rapidly growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to own the general accounting and monthly close process for a large plant operation. This role will manage day-to-day accounting activities, lead the close process, and oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff while helping build scalable processes. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a seasoned Senior Accountant ready to step into management or an Accounting Manager who enjoys improving processes and building structure.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Own the plant’s general ledger and month-end close process</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, payroll, fixed assets, prepaids, and intercompany activity</li><li>Perform balance sheet, cash, and fixed asset reconciliations</li><li>Ensure timely, accurate monthly close and financial data integrity</li><li>Prepare and assemble financial statement support for Controller and finance leadership</li><li>Oversee and guide Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff</li><li>Review subledger-to-GL reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Establish and document accounting procedures and close workflows</li><li>Drive process improvements and standardization across a growing, multi-entity environment</li><li>Support internal and external audits and compliance requirements</li><li>Partner with finance leadership on public-company-level reporting expectations</li><li>Participate in ERP migration and system enhancement initiatives</li></ul><p>Work Environment</p><ul><li>Plant-based leadership role in Montgomery, AL</li><li>Opportunity to build structure and make a visible impact</li><li>Collaborative, operations-focused culture</li></ul><p>This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on leadership, process improvement, and working closely with operations in a growing manufacturing environment.</p><p>For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL.</p>
