Plant Controller

Inceed; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Inceed is looking for a skilled Plant Accountant to join a great company in Memphis. This role offers the opportunity to be a key finance partner within the plant leadership team, providing crucial financial insights as the company undergoes significant growth.

The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in manufacturing finance and possess strong analytical skills. This position includes important responsibilities like forecasting, budgeting processes, and performance management.

A competitive benefits package is offered, and specific details will be shared during the hiring process.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance.
• Experience with cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary finance partner to plant leadership.
• Own plant forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Deliver performance management and variance analysis.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with plant costing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP proficiency (FI/CO and/or manufacturing-related modules)

Job description

Compensation: $160,000 - $190,000 annually, depending on experience

Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Plant Accountant to join their team!

Join a dynamic and growing organization in Memphis as a Plant Accountant. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a key finance partner within the plant leadership team, providing decision-ready financial insights. As the company is in major growth mode, this position is pivotal for driving financial visibility and performance management. The new CFO is focused on elevating the finance department, making this an ideal opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Serve as primary finance partner to plant leadership
• Own plant forecasting and budgeting processes
• Deliver performance management and variance analysis
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards
• Strengthen plant costing mechanics and margin visibility
• Support plant inventory performance and working-capital management
• Provide finance support for plant capex planning and reporting
• Lead or drive cost reduction programs
• Ensure finance processes are SOX-aware and compliant
• Lead and develop a small plant finance team

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance
• Experience with plant costing and cost reduction initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• SAP proficiency (FI/CO and/or manufacturing-related modules)
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or similar certification
• Experience with KPI dashboards and digital reporting tools
• Strong presentation skills and executive presence
• This opportunity includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package—details will be shared during later stages of the hiring process.

If you are interested in learning more about the Plant Accountant opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple: We’re here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what’s better for them.

Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.