Manufacturing Financial Controller - Growth, KPIs & Stock Options

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

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.