On-site Plant Controller: Drive Profitability

Australia-Employment; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Plant Controller in Kilgore, TX, on-site, to lead financial reporting, budgeting, and plant-wide financial analysis. You will interact with plant personnel to ensure accurate financial data and drive cost controls.

Responsibilities include monthly close, budget coordination, variance analysis, and performance reporting to management. A strong accounting background and ERP experience are required to optimize plant profitability.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of dynamic experience in leadership roles with Finance, Accounting, or financial data analytics and reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices, management accounting and related analytical concepts, as well as corporate finance.
• Proven ability in building analytics and models and identify key drivers.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications, and ERP system knowledge or related Accounting/Manufacturing software; Proficiency in financial modeling, and advanced analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and close processes within deadlines.
• Plan and coordinate plant budget activities aligned with corporate policies.
• Analyze key business drivers and tie budgets to sales forecasts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and review reserves.
• Deliver monthly plant performance analyses with commentary and visuals.
• Provide financial reports to management and advise on trends and profitability.
• Support plant management with variance analysis and process-improvement insights.
• Monitor daily activity with dashboards on bookings, sales, and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Plant Controller in Kilgore, TX, on-site, to lead financial reporting, budgeting, and plant-wide financial analysis. You will interact with plant personnel to ensure accurate financial data and drive cost controls.

Responsibilities include monthly close, budget coordination, variance analysis, and performance reporting to management. A strong accounting background and ERP experience are required to optimize plant profitability.