Plant Controller

Plasma International; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasma International in Chico, California is seeking a Plant Controller to lead financial operations in advanced manufacturing. This senior role offers influence over financial strategy, controls and performance, reporting to senior leadership and shaping growth initiatives.

The candidate will manage reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and the cost accounting function, while guiding ERP deployment and process improvements across the plant.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years' accounting and financial management experience.
• Strong background in industrial or advanced manufacturing.
• Expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial controls.
• Public company accounting and PCAOB audit experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Drive manufacturing cost accounting, inventory controls and operational financial performance.
• Oversee ERP implementation and financial process improvements.
• Manage financial audits, compliance and internal controls.
• Partner with senior leadership to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead and develop the accounting function.

Skills

Financial management

US GAAP

ERP systems

Cost accounting

Audit readiness

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Plant Controller – Advanced Manufacturing

Chico California

An exciting opportunity to take financial leadership within an innovative, growing manufacturing business.

We're partnering with a forward-thinking, technology-driven manufacturing organisation seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead its financial operations, strengthen financial controls and support continued business growth.

This is a senior, hands-on position offering the opportunity to influence financial strategy, operational efficiency and business performance.

The Role

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Drive manufacturing cost accounting, inventory controls and operational financial performance.
• Oversee ERP implementation and financial process improvements.
• Manage financial audits, compliance and internal controls.
• Partner with senior leadership to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead and develop the accounting function.

What We're Looking For

• 5–10+ years' accounting and financial management experience.
• Strong background in industrial or advanced manufacturing.
• Expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial controls.
• Public company accounting and PCAOB audit experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Why Apply?

An opportunity to make a genuine impact, shape financial processes and play a key role in the growth of an innovative manufacturing organisation.