Plant Controller

Havenridge Talent Advisory; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Havenridge Talent Advisory is partnering with a Des Moines-area private equity-backed manufacturer to find a Plant Controller who will be the key finance partner to plant leadership and operations. You will own plant financials, close processes, KPIs, and operational reporting while leading standard costing, inventory and variance analysis.

The role also encompasses ERP transformation, CapEx oversight, project accounting, and developing the plant accounting team, with significant growth

Qualifications

• Hands-on finance leader with manufacturing experience.
• Strong plant accounting and cost accounting background.
• Experience partnering with operations and leadership to drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Own plant financials, close, KPIs, and operational reporting.
• Lead standard costing, inventory, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Drive ERP transformation and implement controls for manufacturing cost.
• Oversee CapEx, project accounting, and operational investments.
• Lead and develop the plant accounting team.

Skills

Plant accounting

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Financial reporting

CapEx & project accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP transformation tools

Job description

We are partnering with a private equity-backed manufacturing company in the Des Moines area that is looking for a Plant Controller.

Highlights

• Serve as the key finance partner to plant leadership and operations
• Own plant financials, close, KPIs, and operational reporting
• Lead standard costing, inventory, and manufacturing variance analysis
• Key role in the company's ERP transformation
• Partner on CapEx, project accounting, and operational investments
• Lead and develop the plant accounting team
• Significant growth potential within a PE-backed organization

They're looking for a hands-on finance leader with strong manufacturing, plant accounting, and cost accounting experience who can be a true business partner to operations.