Controller

CFS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

CFS in Louisville, KY seeks a Plant Controller to lead the month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, inventory and cost accounting. You will ensure GAAP reporting, balance sheet accuracy, and provide analyses to drive profitability and productivity in a manufacturing plant.

The role partners with plant leadership on strategic decisions and cost-saving initiatives, with exposure to capital projects and continuous improvement. A strong compensation package includes an annual bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration required.
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• Strong ERP experience, ideally Epicor.
• Experience with general ledger activity and GAAP reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities and analyze actual results against budget and forecast.
• Direct forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes for the plant.
• Oversee inventory accounting, cycle counts, reconciliations, and variance investigations.
• Manage cost accounting processes and ensure GAAP reporting compliance.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, financial reports, and analyses.
• Partner with management on cost savings initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cost accounting

GAAP reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

• Highly visible role partnering directly with plant leadership on key business decisions.
• Opportunity to influence operational performance through financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Broad responsibility across budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting.
• Join a manufacturing organization focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong compensation package including annual bonus opportunity.
• Exposure to capital projects, process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ability to make a measurable impact on profitability, productivity, and plant performance.
• Stable leadership position within a well-established manufacturing environment.

Plant Controller

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Highly visible role partnering directly with plant leadership on key business decisions.
• Opportunity to influence operational performance through financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Broad responsibility across budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting.
• Join a manufacturing organization focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong compensation package including annual bonus opportunity.
• Exposure to capital projects, process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ability to make a measurable impact on profitability, productivity, and plant performance.
• Stable leadership position within a well-established manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities For The Plant Controller

• Lead month-end close activities and analyze actual results against budget and forecast.
• Direct forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes for the plant.
• Oversee inventory accounting, cycle counts, reconciliations, and variance investigations.
• Manage cost accounting processes and ensure compliance with GAAP and reporting requirements.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, financial reports, and operational analyses.
• Partner with management on cost savings initiatives, process improvements, and business decisions.

Qualifications For The Plant Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• Strong ERP experience, ideally Epicor.
• Experience with general ledger activity, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and GAAP reporting.

Salary: Up to $135,000 (Plus Bonus)

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