Plant Controller

Confidential Jobs; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs seeks an experienced Plant Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations for one or two manufacturing plants in the United States. The role emphasizes cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls to support operational performance.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in manufacturing finance, CPA/CMA preferred, and proven leadership capabilities to drive financial discipline and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous Plant Controller or Cost Accounting Manager experience in a job-cost manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial operations for one or two manufacturing facilities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory, WIP, revenue recognition, and general ledger activities.
• Ensure timely customer invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and payroll review.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Operations and leadership on financial analysis, capital spending, pricing, and profitability.
• Support internal and external audits and recommend process improvements.
• Lead and develop the plant accounting team.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

GAAP compliance

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading North American advanced manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to support one or two manufacturing facilities. The company specializes in precision manufacturing and engineering solutions and operates multiple locations across North America with a strong focus on operational excellence, innovation, and continuous growth.

Position Summary

The Plant Controller is responsible for leading the accounting and financial operations for one or two manufacturing plants. This role oversees financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance while partnering with plant leadership to drive operational performance and informed business decisions.

The ideal candidate has prior experience as a Plant Controller or Cost Accounting Manager in a job-cost manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations for one or two manufacturing facilities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory, WIP, revenue recognition, and general ledger activities.
• Ensure timely customer invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and payroll review.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Operations and leadership on financial analysis, capital spending, pricing, and profitability.
• Support internal and external audits and recommend process improvements.
• Lead and develop the plant accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous Plant Controller or Cost Accounting Manager experience in a job-cost manufacturing environment required.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.