Plant Controller

Socket.dev; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Plant Controller to partner with the Plant Manager and leadership, owning plant-level financial performance and all accounting functions for the facility. You will drive KPI reporting, manage AP/invoicing/AR, and ensure accurate financial statements.

The role requires 3–7 years in accounting/finance within a manufacturing environment, strong Excel/ERP skills, and a detail-oriented, proactive approach. This on-site position offers growth and process-improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3–7 years of accounting, finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing operations.
• Manufacturing, metals, recycling, foundry, or industrial environment.
• Strong Excel, ERP, and reporting systems; cost accounting and inventory transactions are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and explain key metrics: Gross Margin $/lb, Cost $/lb, throughput, yield, labor efficiency, and purchasing performance.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve plant profitability.
• Develop and distribute weekly and monthly KPI reporting.
• Partner with Plant Manager and department leaders on operational decisions and financial impact.
• Budget & Spending Oversight: maintain fixed asset records and track capital assets per policy.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and escalate variances.
• Review purchasing activity and coding through Procurify.
• Support department leaders with forecasting and budget planning.
• Own accounts payable, customer invoicing, supplier settlements, and accounts receivable.
• Maintain account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Translate operational performance into clear financial information for non-financial leaders.
• Participate in continuous improvement and ERP implementation efforts.
• Follow 5S foundations for lean production processes.

Skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Cost accounting

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Plant Controller is the financial partner to the Plant Manager and facility leadership team. This role owns plant-level financial performance — connecting day-to-day operational activity to financial results — and manages all accounting functions for the facility including AP, invoicing, supplier settlements, and month-end close.

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Performance & Analysis Monitor and explain key metrics: Gross Margin $/lb, Cost $/lb, throughput, yield, labor efficiency, and purchasing performance
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve plant profitability
• Develop and distribute weekly and monthly KPI reporting
• Partner with Plant Manager and department leaders on operational decisions and financial impact
• Budget & Spending Oversight Maintain responsibility for the facility's fixed asset records, ensuring all equipment and other capital assets are accurately tracked, properly documented, and kept current in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and escalate significant variances
• Review purchasing activity and coding through Procurify
• Support department leaders with forecasting and budget planning
• Accounting & Transactions Own accounts payable, customer invoicing, supplier settlements, and accounts receivable
• Maintain account reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Support month-end close and financial statement preparation
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
• Plant Leadership Serve as the primary financial liaison between the facility and Corporate Controller. Collaborate to ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial information is communicated for reporting, analysis, budgeting, and financial statement consolidation.
• Translate operational performance into clear financial information for non-financial leaders
• Participate in continuous improvement and future ERP implementation efforts
• Follow 5S foundations for lean production processes

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

3–7 years of accounting, finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing operations

Manufacturing, metals, recycling, foundry, or industrial environment

Strong Excel, ERP, and reporting systems; cost accounting and inventory transactions are a plus

COMPETENCIES:

Self-starter that takes initiative with a high attention to detail

Strong interpersonal, communication and organization skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel

Ability to multitask and adhere to deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Activity: Talking, hearing, repetitive motion, stooping, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, and climbing stairs

Physical Requirements: Sedentary work. Involves sitting most of the time.

Visual Acuity: ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned including to make general observations of facilities.

CORE VALUES:

Service – Striving to provide the best experience for our customers and suppliers by making intentional actions and decisions to benefit others

Organization – Possessing a fanatical commitment to operating clean, consistent, and efficient facilities.

Growth – Dedication towards continual improvement within our journey to become a better company.

Pride – To be proud of, and believe in, our company and the products and services we provide