Interim Plant Controller

Brilliant®; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing client is seeking an Interim Plant Controller to manage financial processes, including month-end closures and budget preparation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 7 years of accounting experience (2 in a manufacturing environment), and familiarity with large ERP systems. This role offers a salary range of $81,000 to $100,000, in a fast-paced work environment located in Donaldsonville, LA. Candidates should apply if interested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, with 2+ years in manufacturing.
• Detail-oriented and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant’s monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting practices.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Detail-oriented

Analytical Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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A manufacturing client of ours near Donaldsonville, LA is seeking an Interim Plant Controller to join their team. A bachelor’s degree is required, and prior manufacturing or oil & gas industry experience for a large company is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant’s monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Maintain GAAP‑compliant accounting practices and documentation.
• Execute monthly accruals for capital and expense.
• Assist in preparing the plant’s annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and production cost projections.
• Compile and provide supporting reconciliations to Corporate Accounting.
• Provide financial reporting for management.
• Update project cost and cash forecast monthly.
• Review purchase requisitions and invoices for coding accuracy to ensure correct coding.
• Create summaries of all contracts for Contract Compliance to review invoices.
• Supervise accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, with 2+ years in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Experience with a large ERP system (e.g., SAP or Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Detail‑oriented, analytical, and comfortable in a hands‑on, fast‑paced manufacturing setting.

Location: Donaldsonville, LA. Salary: $81,000.00–$100,000.00.
If you or someone you know is interested, please apply today!