Manufacturing Plant Controller: KPI & Cost Leader

Judge Direct Placement; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement invites applications for a Plant Controller to lead the financial operations of a manufacturing plant. You will oversee cost accounting, GL, inventory, fixed assets, and internal controls, partnering with the General Manager to monitor KPIs and drive efficiencies.

You will manage CapEx, tool tracking, and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring GAAP compliance and adherence to corporate policies in a hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 5+ years of financial controlling/accounting experience within a high-volume manufacturing facility.
• Proficient with Plex ERP and advanced Excel; strong GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly plant closing, GL transactions, subledgers, reconciliations in GAAP.
• Prepare and present financial statements, variance analyses, and KPIs for leadership.
• Develop and track plant operating metrics to drive budget performance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Lean/continuous improvement

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Plex ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Judge Direct Placement invites applications for a Plant Controller to lead the financial operations of a manufacturing plant. You will oversee cost accounting, GL, inventory, fixed assets, and internal controls, partnering with the General Manager to monitor KPIs and drive efficiencies.

You will manage CapEx, tool tracking, and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring GAAP compliance and adherence to corporate policies in a hands-on leadership role.