Plant Controller

Pegasus Staffing Partners; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Bonus potential

Collaborative and growth-oriented environment

Job summary

Pegasus Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Plant Controller in Columbus, Ohio to oversee financial operations and drive improvements in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of finance experience, strong knowledge of cost accounting, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Infor Syteline. This position offers a competitive compensation package and an opportunity to significantly impact operational efficiency and financial performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and business partnering abilities necessary.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant-level financial operations including budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct detailed analysis of production costs, inventory levels, labor, and material consumption.
• Support internal and external audit activities.

Skills

Cost accounting

Operational finance

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Infor Syteline

Job description

Pegasus Staffing Partners is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead plant-level financial operations and support strategic business initiatives. This role is ideal for a hands‑on finance leader with strong operational finance experience and a background in manufacturing environments.

The Plant Controller will play a key role in driving financial performance, improving operational efficiencies, and partnering closely with plant leadership to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant-level financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis
• Partner with plant leadership to evaluate manufacturing performance, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and improve profitability
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements in compliance with GAAP
• Conduct detailed analysis of production costs, inventory levels, labor, and material consumption
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes for the facility
• Support internal and external audit activities
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Assess operational and financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
• Develop, mentor, and lead plant accounting and finance staff
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support operational decision‑making
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within accounting and finance processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Prior manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and operational finance
• Experience with ERP systems required; Infor Syteline experience is a strong plus
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• CPA, CMA, or MBA highly preferredStrong leadership, communication, and business partnering abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing plant finance leadership
• Inventory and standard cost accounting
• Variance analysis and KPI reporting
• Continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
• Multi‑site or complex manufacturing operations exposure

Why Apply?

• High‑visibility leadership opportunity
• Collaborative and growth‑oriented environment
• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
• Opportunity to make a direct operational impact