Manufacturing Finance Controller — Costing, Budgeting & Controls

The Planet Group; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial functions for a large manufacturing operation. The role requires hands-on leadership across cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, audit, and financial controls.

Initially on site with a path to a hybrid schedule offering 2 remote days per week, the role partners with site leadership and oversees a small accounting team to drive financial performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting management experience.
• Hands-on manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with P&L reporting and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and overall computer proficiency.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work hands-on while also partnering effectively with site leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the accounting and financial functions for the manufacturing site.
• Oversee monthly financial reporting, including P&L reporting and analysis.
• Provide hands-on leadership in cost accounting and inventory valuation.
• Manage the standard costing system and review/update costs for accurate valuation and variances.
• Develop and coordinate budgets, financial plans, and forecasts.
• Analyze financial variances and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Oversee CAPEX planning, fixed assets, and ROI analysis.
• Monitor and improve working capital strategies.
• Partner with site leadership to provide financial insight into business health.
• Supervise accounting, cash management, and financial controls.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and tax filings; support audits.
• Lead financial projects and process improvements.
• Develop and coach the accounting/finance team.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

P&L reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial functions for a large manufacturing operation. The role requires hands-on leadership across cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, audit, and financial controls.

Initially on site with a path to a hybrid schedule offering 2 remote days per week, the role partners with site leadership and oversees a small accounting team to drive financial performance and compliance.