178538: Plant Controller

PTR Global; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PTR Global in Pocahontas, AR, is seeking a Plant Controller to lead financial operations at the plant, ensuring accurate reporting, cost control, and financial integrity across manufacturing activities.

The role manages plant accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis, partnering with plant leadership to drive cost efficiency, capital decisions, and robust internal controls in support of business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in accounting or finance within manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing accounting or finance teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of plant financial performance ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, reports, and variance analysis.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes in alignment with corporate timelines.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger, cost accounting, and inventory valuation.
• Provide financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Lead cost accounting activities including standard costing, variance analysis, and cost optimization.
• Partner with plant leadership to monitor production costs and improve financial performance.
• Analyse operational data to identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities.
• Support capital investment decisions through financial modelling and analysis.
• Ensure alignment between financial performance and operational objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting and finance staff within the plant.
• Establish performance expectations and ensure accountability across the finance team.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure readiness of financial documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional influence

CPA/CMA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

The Plant Controller leads financial operations at the plant to ensure accurate reporting, cost control, and financial integrity. The role manages plant accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis while supporting operational decision-making. The position drives financial performance, ensures compliance, and aligns plant operations with overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of plant financial performance ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, reports, and variance analysis.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes in alignment with corporate timelines.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger, cost accounting, and inventory valuation.
• Provide financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Lead cost accounting activities including standard costing, variance analysis, and cost optimization.
• Partner with plant leadership to monitor production costs and improve financial performance.
• Analyse operational data to identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities.
• Support capital investment decisions through financial modelling and analysis.
• Ensure alignment between financial performance and operational objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting and finance staff within the plant.
• Establish performance expectations and ensure accountability across the finance team.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure readiness of financial documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 7-10 years of experience in accounting or finance within manufacturing environments required.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing accounting or finance teams preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and support operational decisions.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial production environments.
• Experience supporting multi-site or global operations.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting multi-site or global operations.