<p>Tammy Power, Recruiting Manager with Robert Half is partnering with a company looking for an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial direction for operations in Kern County, California. This position works closely with plant and executive leadership to strengthen profitability, improve reporting visibility, and support sound business decisions across production and agricultural activities. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in cost accounting, forecasting, and operational analysis within a fast-paced, production-focused environment.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Tammy Power via LinkedIn. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct operational accounting activities and deliver accurate financial reporting for plant and production functions.</p><p>• Build and oversee budgets, forecasts, and longer-term financial plans that support operational goals and business growth.</p><p>• Evaluate financial and operating results, highlight meaningful trends, and present practical recommendations to leadership.</p><p>• Manage cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and analysis of manufacturing variances.</p><p>• Track and interpret key performance measures tied to labor, output, yield, and overall operating efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations leaders to identify opportunities to increase margins and improve plant performance.</p><p>• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting standards, company policies, and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Lead month-end and year-end close activities related to plant and operational finance.</p><p>• Support capital planning, strategic initiatives, and financial analysis for expansion or process improvement efforts.</p><p>• Guide and develop accounting staff while preparing financial presentations and reporting packages for senior leadership.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead finance and accounting activities for a manufacturing operation in Fife, Washington. This role serves as a key partner to site leadership, providing insight that supports operational performance, profitability, and long-term planning. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance expertise, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to strengthen financial processes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct plant-level accounting and financial operations while collaborating with leadership across two local business units to support performance goals.</p><p>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring timely reporting, accurate reconciliations, and reliable financial results.</p><p>• Evaluate financial performance by analyzing margins, spending trends, capital investments, and business initiatives, then present actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Oversee manufacturing cost structures, including inventory valuation, standard costing, variance review, and product profitability reporting.</p><p>• Work closely with operational teams to uncover savings opportunities, improve efficiency, and support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Lead the annual budget process, periodic forecasts, cash planning, and broader financial planning efforts for the site.</p><p>• Maintain a strong control environment by reinforcing accounting procedures, supporting audit preparedness, and upholding policy compliance.</p><p>• Develop and coach accounting and finance staff, fostering accountability, growth, and strong team performance.</p><p>• Champion process improvements and system-related enhancements that increase accuracy, visibility, and efficiency across finance operations.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $150k to $175k. Benefits available with this position include medical, dental and vision; life and disability insurances; participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with a match and 15 days of paid vacation, 5 days of paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays per calendar year.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership within a dynamic manufacturing environment in Franklin, Massachusetts. This role partners closely with plant and operations leaders to translate production activity into clear financial insight, strengthen decision-making, and support stronger business performance. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in manufacturing finance along with a practical, collaborative approach to improving cost, efficiency, and profitability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional partners to align financial goals with operational priorities and support overall site performance.<br>• Direct product costing activities, including standard cost development, cost modeling, and detailed analysis of variances across labor, materials, and overhead.<br>• Monitor key manufacturing drivers such as scrap, yield, downtime, and production efficiency to identify trends and recommend performance improvements.<br>• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and month-end review process, delivering accurate reporting and meaningful analysis of financial and operational results.<br>• Assess capital spending proposals by analyzing return on investment, cash flow impact, and capacity considerations to support sound business decisions.<br>• Maintain strong inventory accounting practices through reconciliations, reporting accuracy, and consistent application of financial controls and accounting policies.<br>• Provide visible leadership to the plant finance team by setting expectations, developing talent, and encouraging accountability and continuous improvement.<br>• Partner with operations to uncover cost reduction opportunities and improve productivity, profitability, and manufacturing competitiveness.
<p>Are you a manufacturing finance professional who enjoys being close to the business, partnering with operations, and driving meaningful improvements?</p><p><br></p><p>We’re partnering with a growing food manufacturing organization to find a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to play a key role in its continued growth and operational success. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants more than just traditional financial reporting – someone who enjoys getting onto the shop floor, understanding the numbers, challenging processes, and helping drive better business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What makes this opportunity exciting?</strong></p><ul><li>Join a growing organization making significant investments in expansion, innovation, and process improvement.</li><li>Work directly with plant leadership and operations.</li><li>Have a visible impact on plant performance and operational efficiency.</li><li>Be part of a new leadership team focused on growth and raising the bar.</li><li>Opportunity to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence business decisions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Controller to lead plant-level financial oversight and deliver accurate, timely insight that supports strong operational decision-making in Palatka, Florida. This role partners closely with leadership to guide reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis while maintaining a disciplined control environment. The ideal candidate brings a solid accounting foundation, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate financial data into practical recommendations for a manufacturing operation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the plant’s accounting activities and oversee the preparation of dependable financial reports for management review.</p><p>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles, ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and deadlines are met.</p><p>• Review balance sheet accounts, monitor project-related accounting activity, and help maintain effective financial controls across key processes.</p><p>• Analyze plant and project results, identify performance trends, and work with department leaders to address operational and financial improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Produce recurring KPI and dashboard reporting in coordination with sales and operations teams to support business visibility.</p><p>• Contribute financial analysis to capital investment decisions and continuous improvement initiatives within the facility.</p><p>• Support the development of the annual operating budget and monthly rolling forecasts through detailed schedules, modeling, and variance analysis.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting procedures and transaction workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal control effectiveness.</p><p>• Assist leadership with ad hoc financial reviews, cross-functional initiatives, and other special projects as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration regarding the Plant Controller role, please send your resume to Molly Helfer Waldman. You can also message me on LinkedIn at Molly Helfer Waldman to send me your resume directly. My email is also located on LinkedIn.</p>
We are looking for a hands-on Divisional/Plant Controller to provide strong financial leadership for a manufacturing site in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will partner closely with site leadership to improve visibility into performance, strengthen decision support, and identify practical actions that improve profitability. The ideal candidate will combine plant-level accounting expertise with a business-minded approach, using data to challenge assumptions, guide operational choices, and support a more disciplined financial environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead plant finance activities, including monthly close, financial reporting, and variance analysis, to deliver accurate and timely insight into site performance.<br>• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate margins, labor, overhead, and production costs, translating financial data into recommendations that support better business decisions.<br>• Review current reporting outputs, identify gaps between leadership needs and existing accounting deliverables, and refine analysis to improve usefulness and clarity.<br>• Assess profitability drivers across products, customers, and production lines, highlighting opportunities related to pricing, cost reduction, staffing, and operational efficiency.<br>• Develop forecasts, dashboards, and KPI reporting that help management monitor trends, measure results, and respond quickly to changing conditions.<br>• Strengthen manufacturing cost accounting practices by improving cost visibility, validating underlying data, and ensuring reporting aligns with plant realities.<br>• Provide financial guidance to the local leadership team and serve as a strategic partner in efforts to improve site performance and move results toward profitability.<br>• Support ERP-related process activities connected to Plex usage and ongoing operational reporting needs, helping the team make better use of available system data.<br>• Collaborate with on-site accounting staff to improve workflows, reinforce accountability, and maintain effective day-to-day financial operations.
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support manufacturing finance operations in Waterbury, Connecticut. This is a Contract position focused on strengthening cost visibility, improving financial oversight, and delivering accurate reporting for plant and divisional leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong controllership expertise, hands-on manufacturing cost accounting knowledge, and the ability to guide month-end activities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process for plant and divisional finance activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into operational performance, cost trends, and key business drivers.<br>• Manage manufacturing cost accounting activities, including standard cost maintenance, inventory-related analysis, and cost allocation review.<br>• Evaluate production and spending results by performing detailed variance analysis and explaining monthly differences against budget, forecast, and standard costs.<br>• Partner with operations and leadership teams to monitor plant performance, identify financial risks, and support sound business decisions.<br>• Maintain strong controllership practices by reinforcing internal controls, supporting compliance expectations, and promoting accuracy across financial processes.<br>• Review product and operational costing assumptions to help improve margin visibility and ensure reliable cost data for reporting purposes.<br>• Contribute to ongoing process improvements within finance, including enhancements to reporting workflows, close procedures, and cost analysis methods.
<p>We are looking for an Assistant Plant Controller to lead core financial activities for a manufacturing operation in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This role partners closely with leadership to deliver meaningful analysis, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support business decisions through forecasting and performance insights. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Guide budgeting cycles, annual operating plans, and rolling forecasts to help leadership evaluate financial performance and business priorities.</p><p>• Prepare recurring financial packages that highlight operating results, key performance indicators, and explanations for budget-to-actual variances.</p><p>• Manage month-end and year-end accounting activities, including general ledger entries and timely close reporting.</p><p>• Review inventory balances, reconcile reserve activity, and assess exposure related to aging, excess, or at-risk stock.</p><p>• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and follow through on outstanding items to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including asset tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and related reporting.</p><p>• Maintain records and accountability for government-funded equipment and machinery inventories in accordance with applicable controls.</p><p>• Apply lease accounting guidance under ASC 842 and monitor updates to accounting standards that affect reporting practices.</p><p>• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis, management reporting, and special project support aimed at improving operational and financial results.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing operation in Logansport, Indiana. This role is responsible for strengthening cost visibility, supporting operational decision-making, and ensuring accurate reporting across plant performance. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in cost and inventory accounting, fixed assets, profit and loss management, and financial planning within a manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct plant-level financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of operating results.<br>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting processes to ensure accurate product costing and margin visibility.<br>• Manage inventory accounting and monitor valuation, reserves, and controls tied to plant operations.<br>• Lead month-end close activities, preparing timely financial statements and variance analysis for leadership review.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records, capital spending oversight, and depreciation accuracy in accordance with company policy.<br>• Partner with plant leadership to evaluate financial performance, identify cost drivers, and recommend corrective actions.<br>• Support profit and loss management by tracking plant expenses, productivity, and overall operational efficiency.<br>• Prepare financial plans, reports, and performance insights that help guide strategic and day-to-day business decisions.
<p>We’re seeking an experienced Plant Controller to play a key leadership role in a growing manufacturing operation in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance by driving cost efficiencies, strengthening financial processes, and partnering with operations leadership to support strategic business decisions. <strong>Candidates open to relocation are encouraged to apply, and relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Lead plant accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Oversee the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.</li><li>Drive manufacturing cost analysis across materials, labor, and overhead to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Maintain and enhance standard costing processes to support inventory valuation, margin analysis, and profitability.</li><li>Partner with production and operations leaders to analyze variances, identify cost drivers, and improve plant performance.</li><li>Develop financial reports and insights that support operational efficiency, spending control, and business decisions.</li><li>Lead budgeting and forecasting activities in alignment with plant objectives.</li><li>Leverage ERP systems and reporting tools to improve financial visibility, data accuracy, and process efficiency.</li></ul><p>Why Consider This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>High-impact role with direct influence on plant financial performance.</li><li>Opportunity to collaborate with operations and leadership on cost improvement initiatives.</li><li>Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates looking to make a move to Rutherfordton, NC or a nearby location.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Strategy and Business Support</strong></p><ul><li>Direct the site’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Partner with plant leadership to evaluate financial performance, identify emerging trends, and recommend appropriate courses of action.</li><li>Assess financial risks and growth opportunities while developing strategies to improve margins, cash generation, and overall business results.</li><li>Evaluate proposed capital projects through financial projections, investment appraisals, and ongoing performance assessments.</li><li>Establish and track financial and operational indicators to measure progress against business goals.</li><li>Provide decision support for operational planning, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Manufacturing Finance and Cost Management</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee site-level cost accounting, including product costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, and production cost reporting.</li><li>Evaluate cost drivers across raw materials, labor, production processes, overhead, and inventory to identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with production, procurement, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve cost efficiency and operational productivity.</li><li>Provide accurate cost and profitability analysis to support commercial strategy, pricing decisions, and product-level performance reviews.</li><li>Review actual financial results against established plans and investigate significant variances.</li><li>Support inventory management, cash flow optimization, and initiatives designed to improve working capital.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting and Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the preparation and delivery of financial reports, performance analyses, and management updates for site and senior leadership.</li><li>Maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls in accordance with applicable standards, company requirements, and regulatory obligations.</li><li>Ensure financial records, supporting documentation, and reporting processes remain accurate, consistent, and audit-ready.</li><li>Coordinate audit activities and oversee the timely implementation of corrective actions when needed.</li><li>Promote data accuracy, reporting integrity, and consistency across financial and operational systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership and Operational Excellence</strong></p><ul><li>Establish strong working relationships with leaders across manufacturing, finance, supply chain, engineering, and commercial functions.</li><li>Encourage a results-oriented culture built on financial accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Refine financial workflows, reporting practices, and management tools to support operational scale and business growth.</li><li>Supervise and develop finance personnel, providing coaching, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, automate reporting, strengthen analytics, and enhance business decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to broader site initiatives focused on operational effectiveness, process improvement, and long-term performance.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support financial leadership at a manufacturing site. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and will focus on strengthening reporting, improving operational visibility, and building practical performance measurements that support better business decisions. The role is well suited for someone who can bring structure to financial and plant data while partnering closely with procurement, inventory, and operations teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain financial and operational measurements that provide clear insight into plant performance and support informed decision-making.<br>• Organize, track, and summarize procurement-related data to improve visibility into purchasing activity and reporting accuracy.<br>• Establish meaningful inventory and material planning metrics that help monitor stock levels, usage trends, and process effectiveness.<br>• Partner with operations leaders to create reporting for key production areas and translate site activity into actionable performance indicators.<br>• Support cost of goods sold analysis by reviewing manufacturing cost data and identifying trends, variances, and areas requiring attention.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve the consistency, quality, and accessibility of financial and operational documentation.<br>• Prepare clear summaries and reports for leadership that highlight results, exceptions, and opportunities for process improvement.<br>• Assist with document organization, scanning, and compilation to ensure records are complete, accessible, and aligned with reporting needs.
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support a manufacturing operation in Holland, Michigan. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who brings strong plant-level accounting expertise, sharp analytical skills, and a hands-on approach to cost management and reporting. The selected candidate will help strengthen financial visibility, guide close activities, and provide accurate insights that support operational and business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly financial close activities for the plant, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and reporting deadlines are met.<br>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting processes, including analysis of production costs, inventory valuation, and cost performance trends.<br>• Maintain and refine standard costing structures to support reliable product costing and financial accuracy.<br>• Prepare and deliver financial reports that provide clear insight into plant performance, variances, and key business drivers.<br>• Partner with plant leadership to review results, explain financial impacts, and support informed operational decision-making.<br>• Monitor cost controls across manufacturing activities and identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency and visibility.<br>• Support controllership activities by strengthening compliance, internal controls, and consistency in financial practices.<br>• Utilize SAP and SAP S/4HANA to manage financial data, reporting, and cost accounting processes within the plant environment.
<p>We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead financial and operational oversight for our manufacturing site in Lorain, Ohio. This position partners closely with plant leadership to strengthen performance, support customer commitments, and guide sound business decisions across production, warehousing, and shared support activities. The role also contributes to local leadership discussions by aligning financial discipline with operational goals and maintaining accountability for site results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct financial and operational control for the warehouse and supporting business functions to ensure efficient site performance.</p><p>• Partner with production and leadership teams to improve output, control costs, and support reliable delivery for customers.</p><p>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting activities, including standard costing, cost analysis, and ongoing review of plant performance drivers.</p><p>• Lead the month-end close process by preparing accurate financial results, reviewing variances, and communicating key insights to management.</p><p>• Develop budgets, forecasts, and performance reports that help leadership make informed operational and financial decisions.</p><p>• Coach and motivate cross-functional teams while promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and strong execution across the site.</p><p>• Participate in local management discussions to coordinate priorities across operations, finance, sales support, and product-related activities.</p><p>• Maintain appropriate financial governance, reporting accuracy, and authorized business signatory responsibilities for the U.S. entity.</p>
We are looking for an accomplished Plant Controller to oversee finance and accounting operations for a manufacturing site in Axis, Alabama. This role acts as a strategic partner to plant leadership by translating financial results into operational insights, strengthening cost visibility, and supporting sound business decisions. The successful candidate will bring deep experience in manufacturing finance, strong command of cost accounting practices, and the ability to operate effectively within a global reporting environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the plant’s accounting activities and deliver accurate financial reporting that supports both local leadership and corporate stakeholders.<br>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, ensuring records are complete, timely, and aligned with reporting expectations.<br>• Evaluate plant financial results, including margins, production spending, and key operating indicators, and communicate findings to leadership.<br>• Manage standard cost processes, inventory valuation, and analysis of labor, overhead, and material usage to explain manufacturing performance.<br>• Partner with operations leaders to investigate cost variances, identify savings opportunities, and improve overall plant profitability.<br>• Lead the annual planning process for the facility, including budget development, routine forecasting, and performance-to-plan analysis.<br>• Maintain strong financial controls over inventory, capital assets, purchasing activity, and manufacturing transactions to support compliance and accuracy.<br>• Coordinate financial oversight of physical inventory counts, cycle count programs, audits, and related documentation requirements.<br>• Provide financial guidance for capital projects, equipment investments, and productivity initiatives while supporting broader corporate and international reporting needs.<br>• Coach and develop plant finance staff while promoting process improvements that enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and internal control effectiveness.
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing operation in Springfield, Massachusetts. This role will serve as a key partner to plant leadership, providing clear financial insight that supports sound decision-making, operational performance, and profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in manufacturing finance, cost analysis, and reporting, along with the ability to turn complex data into practical business recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the plant’s day-to-day accounting activities and deliver accurate financial results within established reporting timelines.<br>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, ensuring completeness, consistency, and compliance across all financial records.<br>• Produce and interpret financial statements, management summaries, and performance metrics to help guide plant leadership decisions.<br>• Manage core cost accounting functions, including standard costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold analysis, and review of manufacturing variances.<br>• Evaluate material, labor, and overhead spending patterns to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve margins.<br>• Partner with operational and corporate leaders to build budgets, update forecasts, and support longer-term financial planning.<br>• Reconcile inventory-related accounts, monitor stock valuation accuracy, and help maintain effective inventory control practices.<br>• Strengthen internal controls, uphold accounting procedures, and support audit readiness while ensuring adherence to company policies.<br>• Provide financial support for capital spending reviews, including investment tracking and analysis of expected returns.<br>• Work closely with production, supply chain, and operations teams to support cost reduction efforts and improve overall plant performance.
We are looking for a Plant Controller to lead financial planning and operational accounting for our manufacturing environment in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role partners closely with executive leadership to shape financial direction, strengthen performance through data-driven analysis, and support sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong oversight of reporting, cash management, and internal controls while helping improve financial processes across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with senior leadership to develop financial strategies, build forecasting models, and translate business goals into practical budget and long-range planning decisions.<br>• Oversee plant and corporate accounting activities to ensure financial statements, operational reports, and supporting analyses are accurate, timely, and consistent.<br>• Direct cash planning activities by monitoring liquidity, evaluating working capital needs, and supporting borrowing and capital allocation decisions.<br>• Lead core finance functions such as general accounting, receivables, payables, payroll, credit, and plant controllership to maintain strong day-to-day financial operations.<br>• Establish and maintain internal controls that reduce risk, protect company assets, and support compliance with financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.<br>• Coordinate audits, insurance-related financial matters, and contract compliance activities while addressing issues that could affect business performance.<br>• Drive improvements in financial and operational systems to increase reporting quality, transaction efficiency, and decision-making across business units.<br>• Serve as a key financial representative to banks, investors, board stakeholders, and external business partners by providing clear reporting and analysis.<br>• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and standard costing results to identify trends, improve margin visibility, and support operational performance.<br>• Manage the month-end close process and ensure all reporting deadlines are met with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
<p>*Robert Half EXCLUSIVE*</p><p>**For more information, contact Jason Young @ [email protected] or 937/637-7759**</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a mid-size manufacturing company has an opening for a plant controller. The Plant Controller will have full financial oversight of two plants (Piqua and Northern Cincinnati). This role will be responsible for financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, inventory analysis, and leading a small accounting team while ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Hands on/responsible for daily accounting operations for two manufacturing facilities.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.</li><li>Reconcile and maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial records.</li><li>Manage payroll processing and related reporting requirements.</li><li>Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts.</li><li>Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide operational and financial insights to leadership.</li><li>Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts and cash projections.</li><li>Establish, maintain, and analyze inventory costing methodologies and standards.</li><li>Perform product costing, cost rolls, PPV (Purchase Price Variance) analysis, and margin analysis.</li><li>Monitor inventory valuation and manufacturing cost controls to support profitability initiatives.</li><li>Maintain and oversee the chart of accounts structure and financial reporting integrity.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting controls.</li><li>Support financial audits and provide requested documentation and analysis.</li><li>Partner with operations and plant leadership to improve financial performance and reporting accuracy.</li></ul>
<p>Outstanding opportunity to join this growing and very profitable company that is looking for top talent. Strong annual bonus, nice benefits and PTO package, and chance to really get involved and make an impact here. For immediate and confidential consideration on this or one of the many other positions I'm working, please contact Chris Fallow directly at [email protected] or through LinkedIn. </p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial reporting and account analysis to support an accurate close and provide meaningful updates to plant, business unit, and corporate leadership.</p><p>• Examine reconciliations and supporting records to confirm the integrity of financial results, resolve discrepancies, and recommend corrections when needed.</p><p>• Produce recurring and ad hoc reports that help management evaluate operating results, cost trends, and key performance indicators.</p><p>• Support the development of forecasts and annual budgets by compiling data, analyzing variances, and contributing financial insight.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audits by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping ensure compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Strengthen reporting processes related to month-end close, production activity, standard costing, inventory controls, and scrap analysis to improve speed and accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with plant and cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes, reinforce data reliability, and align activities with accounting standards and internal controls.</p><p>• Identify and drive process or system improvements that increase efficiency within finance and provide better decision-making support to the business.</p><p><br></p><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>
<p>We are looking for a Controller to lead plant accounting activities and strengthen financial visibility for a manufacturing operation in Wichita, Kansas. This onsite role will oversee cost accounting, support the monthly close cycle, and manage billing processes in a machine hour-driven production environment. The position also serves as a key resource for maintaining accounting system accuracy, improving reporting, and helping leadership understand operating performance. We are looking for someone with a solid understanding of manufacturing that doesn't mind being in the weeds but also brings a strategic mindset to the table! Comp up to $125k+! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead plant cost accounting activities by assigning and reviewing overhead rates tied to machine utilization and validating the accuracy of job and work order costing.</p><p>• Evaluate monthly values for work in process and finished goods inventory to ensure reliable financial reporting and inventory records.</p><p>• Administer and refine the manufacturing accounting system by maintaining costing configurations, updating routing-related data, and resolving system issues that affect reporting integrity.</p><p>• Prepare accounting entries and complete reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and cash activity as part of an accurate and timely month-end close.</p><p>• Manage customer billing activities, including invoice creation, progress billing support, cash application, and follow-up on outstanding receivables.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset records and depreciation schedules while partnering on inventory cycle counts to investigate and resolve variances.</p><p>• Review labor and machine hour inputs that drive product costing and provide backup assistance for payroll-related processing when needed.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and monthly financial analysis by preparing variance reporting and assembling preliminary financial statements for management review.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting processes by documenting procedures, improving internal workflows, and promoting high-quality system data across the organization </p>
<p>We are looking for a Plant Controller to lead the financial activities of a manufacturing operation. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage plant-level reporting, provide insight into financial performance, and help guide sound business decisions. The position offers strong potential for career growth, a comprehensive benefits package, and bonus eligibility.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct plant accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, billing, inventory valuation, cost accounting, and revenue recognition.</p><p>• Develop annual budgets and financial projections, then analyze performance against plan and explain key variances to leadership.</p><p>• Produce accurate monthly financial reports on schedule and present results in a clear, decision-ready format.</p><p>• Manage compliance-related financial filings and ensure reporting meets applicable regulatory and corporate standards.</p><p>• Evaluate accounting questions and recommend appropriate treatment to maintain adherence to established financial guidelines.</p><p>• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely completion of all deliverables.</p><p>• Partner with plant leadership to monitor standard costs, support annual inventory processes, and improve financial visibility across operations.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support financial leadership for a machinery manufacturing operation in Caledonia, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will oversee core accounting activities, deliver timely and accurate reporting, and provide insight that strengthens operational and financial performance. The role works closely with plant and business leaders to guide planning, improve controls, and support sound decision-making across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct monthly and annual closing activities to ensure accurate financial statements and dependable reporting timelines.<br>• Administer the general ledger and maintain complete accounting documentation within Sage 500.<br>• Lead the teams responsible for payables, receivables, fixed asset accounting, and credit oversight to support smooth daily operations.<br>• Produce recurring financial packages for the parent organization, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end submissions.<br>• Evaluate profit and loss results, balance sheet activity, labor costs, material usage, and overall business performance to identify trends and risks.<br>• Drive forecasting, annual budget development, and capital planning support to align financial targets with operational needs.<br>• Manage percentage-of-completion accounting and completed contract reporting in accordance with applicable standards.<br>• Support cash planning, tax-related filings, government reporting obligations, and annual audit requirements while reinforcing internal control practices.<br>• Partner with cross-functional leaders on project analysis, sales outlook reviews, expense management, and process improvements that enhance plant performance.
We are looking for a Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for our manufacturing operation in Anderson, Indiana. This role partners closely with plant leadership to translate operational activity into clear financial insight, strengthen cost control, and support sound business decisions. The position will play a key part in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash management while helping maintain accurate and timely financial processes across the site.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop monthly performance reporting for the Anderson, Indiana facility, highlighting key variances across operational and financial measures.<br>• Lead the annual planning cycle and prepare rolling quarterly forecasts for plant and warehouse operations.<br>• Work closely with department leaders to evaluate spending, productivity, labor performance, materials usage, maintenance costs, and inventory results.<br>• Oversee cash management activities, including forecasting, reporting, and adherence to internal control practices.<br>• Review and authorize banking activity for U.S. and Mexico entities in a timely and accurate manner.<br>• Provide financial data, reconciliations, and analysis to support the monthly close and broader accounting processes.<br>• Produce recurring weekly cash projections and reports to improve visibility into short-term liquidity needs.<br>• Monitor capital spending plans, track investment activity, and report on expenditures in coordination with engineering partners.<br>• Assist shared services teams with accounts receivable and accounts payable matters when plant-specific support is needed.<br>• Perform product cost evaluations to help commercial teams assess pricing for new offerings and customer opportunities.
We are looking for a Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing operation in Waterville, Maine. This role blends strong technical accounting knowledge with day-to-day partnership across plant leadership, helping translate operating activity into clear financial insight. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working closely with production teams, guiding performance improvement efforts, and supporting decisions that strengthen both efficiency and profitability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with plant leaders and cross-functional partners to align financial guidance with production goals, cost management priorities, and overall business performance.<br>• Direct plant-level costing activities, including standard cost maintenance, product cost analysis, and review of manufacturing variances tied to labor, materials, scrap, yield, and equipment performance.<br>• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and month-end review process, delivering timely analysis on financial results and key operating trends.<br>• Assess capital spending proposals by analyzing expected returns, cash flow impact, capacity needs, and operational benefits.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting, account reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls to support accurate and reliable financial reporting.<br>• Manage and develop the plant finance team by setting expectations, coaching performance, and encouraging accountability and continuous improvement.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve reporting methods, streamline financial processes, and increase the effectiveness of enterprise systems and plant reporting tools.<br>• Maintain an active presence within plant operations to understand daily challenges, investigate performance issues, and provide practical financial recommendations.<br>• Partner with operational stakeholders on initiatives that improve productivity, strengthen margins, and enhance cost competitiveness within the facility.