Plant Controller

Hirewell; Brookings (SD); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

A well-known consumer food manufacturing company is seeking a Plant Controller to manage the financial health and operational efficiency of a production facility. This role owns cost control, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls, serving as a key business partner to plant leadership and corporate finance.

A strong fit for a finance leader with cost accounting experience in a production environment who wants a role with real strategic influence at the plant level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience, with progressive leadership experience preferred.
• Strong background in cost accounting and financial planning within a production environment; food manufacturing experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of financial accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Excel; Power BI and Power Query a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate data into strategic insights.
• Ability to travel intermittently, approximately 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, reforecasting, and budgeting processes in alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast, providing variance analysis on labor, utilities, and fixed and variable costs.
• Produce accurate, timely financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, P&L, and monthly KPI reporting.
• Lead monthly and yearly financial closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors.
• Partner with plant leadership and operations to provide financial insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Support inventory processes and identify opportunities to optimize stock levels and reduce costs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the plant finance team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

A well-known consumer food manufacturing company is looking for a Plant Controller to manage the financial health and operational efficiency of one of its production facilities. This role owns cost control, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, while serving as a key business partner to plant leadership and corporate finance. A strong fit for a finance leader with cost accounting experience in a production environment who wants a role with real strategic influence at the plant level.

Highlights

• Base salary $115K-$135K plus bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Hybrid schedule, 4 days onsite with 1 day remote
• Direct partnership with plant leadership and corporate finance teams
• Ownership across cost control, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls
• Leadership of the plant finance team

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, reforecasting, and budgeting processes in alignment with organizational goals
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast, providing variance analysis on labor, utilities, and fixed and variable costs
• Produce accurate, timely financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, P&L, and monthly KPI reporting
• Lead monthly and yearly financial closing activities
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors
• Partner with plant leadership and operations to provide financial insights that inform strategic decisions
• Support inventory processes and identify opportunities to optimize stock levels and reduce costs
• Lead, mentor, and develop the plant finance team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience, with progressive leadership experience preferred
• Strong background in cost accounting and financial planning within a production environment; food manufacturing experience preferred
• In-depth knowledge of financial accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Excel; Power BI and Power Query a plus
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
• Ability to travel intermittently, approximately 10%

A strong opportunity for a finance leader who wants ownership of a plant-level finance function within a well-established, mission-driven organization.