Plant Controller

Innophos; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k eligibility with company match

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

Innophos is looking for a Plant Controller to lead financial operations in their Cranbury, New Jersey plant. This role requires a strong background in finance and cost accounting, particularly in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will manage month end closings, conduct variance analysis, and support plant leadership financially.

With yearly salary ranging from $107,000 to $159,000, this position will also offer generous benefits including medical, dental, and 401k plans. If you are an experienced financial professional eager to contribute to Innophos’ success, apply now!

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in finance and cost accounting.
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience is preferred.
• CPA Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month end closing activities and account reconciliations.
• Conducts manufacturing variance analysis weekly/monthly.
• Provides plant-level support for internal and external audits.

Skills

Basic and intermediate accounting principles

Intermediate level Excel skills

JD Edwards

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Innophos is seeking a Plant Controller to join our Plant Operations team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and cost accounting, with experience working in a manufacturing environment. The Plant Controller will be responsible for month end closing activities, account reconciliations, variance analysis, audit sampling & support the plant on inventory counts, expense analysis, any inventory cost related projects and fixed assets.

Key Responsibilities

• This role requires a thorough understanding of Innophos’ financial policies and practices. The Plant Controller is responsible for providing support for plant financial accounting and internal and external reporting.
• Reviews process models and costing on products to ensure accuracy as needed
• Conducts comprehensive manufacturing variance analysis weekly/monthly
• Performs plant inventory analysis for finished goods, packaging supplies, and raw materials
• Analyze capital project costs and ensure that costs are within the budget & appropriately recorded
• Prepare and post journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year end closing that include cut‑off and invoice accruals, recording fixed assets placed in service
• Reconcile and analyze key plant accounts
• Provides plant‑level support for internal and external audits
• Serve as a key financial advisor for plant leadership
• Facilitate regular cross‑functional meetings with production, procurement and maintenance teams to align financial goals
• Completes other accounting tasks as needed
• Some travel will be required (quarterly)

Required Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/ Finance
• 5 or more years of experience
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience is preferred
• CPA Preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Firm grasp of basic and intermediate accounting principles
• Intermediate level Excel skills
• JD Edwards experience a plus
• Demonstrate the ability to meet challenging deadlines on a consistent basis
• Ability to be a self‑starter and communicate effectively
• Respects and understands internal controls as defined in our policies
• Can produce high‑quality work regularly, paying close attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

$107,000 - $159,000 a year

The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, specific skills, licenses and certifications, experience, and training.

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far‑reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.