Hybrid Plant Controller — Manufacturing Finance Leader

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing Organization in Maple Grove, MN seeks a Plant Controller to lead financial reporting, budgeting, and cost accounting for the facility. You will partner with plant operations and executive leadership to drive profitability and actionable insights.

The role requires manufacturing accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and the ability to translate data into strategic decisions within a hybrid work model (3 days in office).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience within manufacturing.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory management, and GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the plant.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory controls, and manufacturing finance activities.
• Collaborate with plant operations and leadership to drive profitability.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits and process improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Organization in Maple Grove, MN seeks a Plant Controller to lead financial reporting, budgeting, and cost accounting for the facility. You will partner with plant operations and executive leadership to drive profitability and actionable insights.

The role requires manufacturing accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and the ability to translate data into strategic decisions within a hybrid work model (3 days in office).