Controller

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services, Inc. is recruiting a Controller in Elkmont, Alabama to lead plant accounting activities and improve financial performance. You will oversee labor distribution, inventory, reconciliations, and capital expenditures, driving cost reductions and informed management decisions.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, communication, and leadership in a manufacturing environment, with a direct impact on budgeting and long-term financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct, review, and validate plant accounting activities including labor distribution, inventory, and journal entries.
• Complete monthly balance-sheet reconciliations for timely financial reporting.
• Analyze monthly plant results and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities across products and operations.
• Review and approve capital-expenditure requests and ensure accountability for results.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Auditing

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ControllerLocation: Elkmont, AlabamaSalary: $110,000–$120,000 per yearSchedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Job Type: Direct hireLead financial performance where it matters most.Automation Personnel Services is recruiting a Controller for a respected company in Elkmont, Alabama. This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to play a key role in plant performance by leading accurate financial reporting, strengthening cost controls, and helping plant leadership make informed business decisions.In this role, your work will have a direct impact on operational efficiency, product costs, budgeting, capital planning, and long-term financial performance. You will bring financial insight to a hands-on plant environment where thoughtful analysis, sound judgment, and continuous improvement are valued.What you’ll do• Direct, review, and validate plant accounting activities, including labor distribution, inventory, general receipts, scrap, rework, accounts payable, closed-order variances, fixed-asset transactions, and journal entries.• Complete and oversee monthly balance-sheet reconciliations to support accurate, timely financial reporting.• Analyze monthly plant financial results and translate findings into practical recommendations.• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities across products and operations.• Review and approve capital-expenditure requests, validating assumptions and helping ensure accountability for expected results.• Plan and develop annual plant operating budgets based on plant capabilities and cost, service, and quality objectives.• Establish product-cost standards through the annual cost roll process.• Identify products or product groups that need improvement and focus plant management on opportunities to improve performance.• Partner with plant leaders to challenge current practices constructively and support data-driven decision-making.What you bring• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.• MBA preferred.• Five or more years of practical accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment.• Strong analytical, auditing, and problem-solving skills.• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• The confidence to ask thoughtful questions, challenge existing processes, and recommend improvements.• Sound judgment, initiative, leadership ability, and a commitment to innovative management practices.What you can expect• Competitive annual salary of $110,000–$120,000.• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule.• Direct-hire employment.• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Click Apply Now to submit your application,About Automation Personnel ServicesAutomation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience connecting professionals with opportunities in manufacturing and light-industrial environments. Our recognition includes:• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client • Award (2016–2026).• Winner of the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019–2026).• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award from the American •Staffing Association.• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes in 2025.• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).Our recruiters are committed to providing a clear, supportive candidate experience and connecting professionals with meaningful opportunities.Your Career Upgrade Starts HereAutomation Personnel Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.APSDecatur