Manufacturing Plant Controller: Costing & Ops Partner

LHH; Ashboro (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Defined career path

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with a privately owned manufacturing plant in west-central Indiana seeking a Plant Controller. This hands-on finance leader will oversee the full accounting function, partnering with the General Manager, CFO, and operations leadership to drive cost accounting, process improvements, and strong controls.

This role offers high visibility, ownership of an evolving environment, and a clear path to broader financial leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Manufacturing or plant accounting experience required.
• Supervision experience required.
• Strong cost accounting and GAAP financial reporting background.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a hands-on operating environment.
• CPA or MBA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Month-End & Year-End Close.
• General Ledger Oversight.
• Cost & Job Accounting.
• Standard Costing & Variance Analysis.
• Product Costing & Quoting Support.
• Margin & Profitability Analysis.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management.
• Inventory Accounting & Controls.
• AP, AR & Payroll Oversight.
• Internal Controls & Audit Readiness.
• ERP Implementation & Optimization.
• Accounting Process Improvement.
• Operational & Shop-Floor Partnership.
• AI & Automation Initiatives.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP financial reporting

Manufacturing accounting

Team supervision

Process improvement

Costing

Variance analysis

Cash flow management

ERP systems experience

Operational partnership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Manufacturing ERP systems

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with a privately owned manufacturing plant in west-central Indiana seeking a Plant Controller. This hands-on finance leader will oversee the full accounting function, partnering with the General Manager, CFO, and operations leadership to drive cost accounting, process improvements, and strong controls.

This role offers high visibility, ownership of an evolving environment, and a clear path to broader financial leadership.