Financial Controller

Enhance Recruiting; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Profit sharing plan

Retirement plan with company matching

Stock options

Annual flexible reimbursement program

Job summary

An established recruitment firm is seeking a Financial Controller for a manufacturing plant in Richmond, Virginia. This role requires strong leadership and analytical skills, with responsibilities including financial performance management and reporting. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and have over 7 years of experience in managerial or cost accounting. Additional requirements include proficiency in advanced Excel and ERP systems like SAP. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in managerial or cost accounting.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data, prioritize effectively, and stay highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant management to analyze performance and influence decisions.
• Lead KPI performance management by tracking daily metrics.
• Drive financial performance by explaining operational levers.
• Ensure financial integrity around inventory and operating costs.
• Collaborate on budgeting & forecasting with plant leadership.
• Analyze cost drivers & variances to provide actionable insights.
• Deliver timely, accurate reporting for monthly business reviews.
• Champion CAPEX governance and track spending.
• Support continuous improvement and share best practices.
• Develop finance talent on site and build future leadership capabilities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Advanced Excel skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Financial Controller – Richmond, VA

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Controller with strong leadership and influence skills for a manufacturing plant in the North Richmond, Virginia area. This role offers relocation assistance, a profit sharing plan, a retirement plan with company matching, stock options, and an annual flexible reimbursement program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with plant management to analyze performance, spot improvement opportunities, and influence decisions.
• Lead KPI performance management by designing, communicating, and tracking daily metrics that fuel continuous improvement.
• Drive financial performance by explaining operational levers and building ownership across the plant.
• Ensure financial integrity around inventory, capital assets, and operating costs—accurate, complete, and reliable.
• Own budgeting & forecasting in collaboration with plant leadership; deliver precise, high‑quality projections.
• Analyze cost drivers & variances to provide clear, actionable insights into operations.
• Deliver timely, accurate reporting and lead the financial sections of monthly business reviews.
• Champion CAPEX governance—plan capital, track spending, and ensure timely asset capitalization.
• Strengthen processes by supporting continuous improvement and sharing best practices.
• Maintain strong internal controls to reduce operational and fraud risks.
• Develop finance talent on site and build future leadership capabilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 7+ years of experience in managerial or cost accounting.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data, prioritize effectively, and stay highly organized.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing and Manufacturing