Manufacturing Plant Controller

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

HSA option

Vision and dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Weekly pay

Climate-controlled environment

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting seeks a Plant Controller for its Elkmont, Alabama manufacturing plant. The role directs accounting activities and oversees budgeting, forecasting, inventory controls, and financial reporting to drive cost improvements.

You will manage a small team, ensure SOX compliance, and partner with operations to deliver timely monthly results and annual budgets. On-site, full-time with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 5+ years manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general and cost accounting, purchasing, and payroll policies.
• Experience with standard cost systems and budgeting processes.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and validate accounting activities including labor distribution, inventory, general receipts, scrap, rework, accounts payable, closed order variances, fixed assets, and journal entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies involving personnel, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze monthly plant financial results and implement cost-reduction recommendations.
• Explain financial variances and corrective actions to address unfavorable variances or maintain favorable performance.
• Review and approve capital expenditure requests, including the accuracy of assumptions and accountability for results.
• Provide weekly financial flashes highlighting action items needed to meet financial goals.
• Complete and submit the formal four-quarter rolling forecast process each quarter and explain significant changes from prior periods.
• Develop annual plant operating budgets based on plant capabilities and cost, service, and quality objectives.
• Manage cycle count programs for all inventory, including finished goods.
• Direct the annual standard cost roll and make recommendations regarding products or product groups requiring improvement.
• Maintain safeguards for the integrity and security of plant inventory and fixed assets.
• Maintain adequate internal controls and support QAR and SOX certification requirements.
• Direct special assignments designed to enhance plant performance.
• Support the personal and professional development of direct reports.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Labor distribution

SOX controls

Staff leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PLANT CONTROLLER

Location: Elkmont, Alabama

Base Salary: $110,000–$120,000

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: Hours to be determined with the hiring manager

Experience: 5+ years of practical manufacturing experience with a focus in cost accounting

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; MBA preferred

Reports To: Director of Accounting & Finance at another location

KEY DETAILS

• Direct plant accounting activities and financial reporting for a manufacturing operation
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, inventory controls, and financial analysis
• Maintain internal controls and support QAR and SOX certification requirements
• Direct a staff of two or more associates
• Climate-controlled work environment
• Associates are paid weekly
• Benefits begin after 30 days of service

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Plant Controller for its Elkmont, Alabama manufacturing plant. This position will direct, plan, and validate accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting of monthly plant financial results. The Plant Controller will analyze plant performance, provide recommendations for cost and operational improvements, oversee inventory and fixed assets, and develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial reports.

What You’ll Do

• Direct and validate accounting activities including labor distribution, inventory, general receipts, scrap, rework, accounts payable, closed order variances, fixed assets, and journal entries
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies involving personnel, systems, policies, and procedures
• Analyze monthly plant financial results and implement cost-reduction recommendations
• Explain financial variances and corrective actions to address unfavorable variances or maintain favorable performance
• Review and approve capital expenditure requests, including the accuracy of assumptions and accountability for results
• Provide weekly financial flashes highlighting action items needed to meet financial goals
• Complete and submit the formal four-quarter rolling forecast process each quarter and explain significant changes from prior periods
• Develop annual plant operating budgets based on plant capabilities and cost, service, and quality objectives
• Manage cycle count programs for all inventory, including finished goods
• Direct the annual standard cost roll and make recommendations regarding products or product groups requiring improvement
• Maintain safeguards for the integrity and security of plant inventory and fixed assets
• Maintain adequate internal controls and support QAR and SOX certification requirements
• Direct special assignments designed to enhance plant performance
• Support the personal and professional development of direct reports

Required

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of practical manufacturing experience, with a focus in cost accounting
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, cost accounting, purchasing, and payroll policies and procedures
• Solid manufacturing-based financial and operational knowledge
• Experience with standard cost systems and related budgeting processes
• Demonstrated operation planning and cost-reduction skills
• Strong analytical and auditing abilities
• Hands-on, detailed analysis skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• MBA

Additional Expectations

• Team-oriented, flexible, and organized
• Strong work ethic and moral values
• Willingness to continually and constructively question and challenge current practices and processes
• Strong innovation, management, leadership, judgment, and initiative

Compensation & Benefits

• $110,000–$120,000 base salary
• Three health insurance plans, including one with an employer-contributed HSA
• Vision and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account options
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance available at nominal rates
• Travel and company product discounts, including tools
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401(k) with 3% employer match/contribution
• Paid vacation time
• 11 paid holidays
• Climate-controlled work environment with heating and air conditioning
• Weekly pay