Plant Controller

Ringside Talent; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partnership with plant leadership

Hands-on plant operations

Influence on cost reduction

Fast-paced environment

Job summary

Ringside Talent is seeking a Plant Controller in Cleveland, OH to serve as the financial backbone of our client’s plant operations. You will blend hands-on accounting with operational influence, partnering with plant leadership to drive cost visibility and continuous improvement.

This hybrid role requires a manufacturing-oriented finance professional who can produce reliable financial reports, analyze variances, implement controls, and guide decision-making on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Sound understanding of plant operations
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people to achieve business objectives
• Ability to drive resolution of issues throughout the operation
• Thrives in a high-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems to ensure accurate recording and reporting of plant financial data
• Monitor plant expenditures and analyze variances to drive cost‑effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard plant assets and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
• Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions and identify opportunities for cost reduction or process improvement
• Prepare regular financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to provide insight into plant performance
• Collaborate with plant management to analyze financial trends and forecast future performance

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Cost analysis

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

We are looking for a Plant Controller to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a great opportunity for a manufacturing-savvy finance professional to serve as the financial backbone of plant operations, blending hands‑on accounting with real influence over operational decision‑making, in a hybrid role based in Cleveland, OH.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems to ensure accurate recording and reporting of plant financial data
• Monitor plant expenditures and analyze variances to drive cost‑effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard plant assets and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
• Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions and identify opportunities for cost reduction or process improvement
• Prepare regular financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to provide insight into plant performance
• Collaborate with plant management to analyze financial trends and forecast future performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Sound understanding of plant operations
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people to achieve business objectives
• Ability to drive resolution of issues throughout the operation
• Thrives in a high‑paced, dynamic environment

What Our Client Offers

• A true partnership role with plant leadership, not just a back‑office finance function
• Hands‑on exposure to plant operations and cost drivers most finance roles never see
• Real influence over cost reduction and process improvement initiatives on the floor
• Fast‑paced environment for someone who wants variety over routine