Dual Plant Controller — Manufacturing Finance Leader

HFI; Canal Winchester (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HFI is seeking a Dual Plant Controller to lead the financial operations for its Ohio and Alabama manufacturing facilities, based in Canal Winchester, OH. You will oversee cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while partnering with plant leadership to drive profitability and sound financial decisions.

The role requires at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to travel to Alabama about 10–15% of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in accounting/finance with manufacturing cost accounting.
• Experience with plant financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP system experience.
• Willing to travel 10–15% to the Alabama plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial close for two plants, including entries, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
• Analyze results vs budget/forecast and explain variances in labor, materials, overhead, scrap, and efficiency.
• Maintain product costing, inventory valuation, and standard costs.
• Review physical inventory counts and resolve discrepancies.
• Develop annual budgets and monthly forecasts with plant leadership.
• Monitor margins, labor efficiency, utilization, inventory, and capex.
• Evaluate financial impact of new programs, launches, pricing, and process improvements.
• Maintain consistent accounting practices and reporting across sites.
• Support audits, tax requests, and corporate reporting; lead plant accounting staff when applicable.
• Present insights to plant managers, Corporate Controller, and senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership abilities

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

HFI is seeking a Dual Plant Controller to lead the financial operations for its Ohio and Alabama manufacturing facilities, based in Canal Winchester, OH. You will oversee cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while partnering with plant leadership to drive profitability and sound financial decisions.

The role requires at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to travel to Alabama about 10–15% of