Plant Controller

LHH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

3 weeks PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

LHH is supporting our northside manufacturing client in Indianapolis in their search for a Plant Controller who acts as the CFO for the plant. The role oversees the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows with a focus on financial direction and actionable insights to improve site performance.

Key responsibilities include month-end close, financial statements, internal controls, external audits, and coordinating with plant leadership on inventory and standard costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting; CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• 7+ years of accounting and finance experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on accounting management experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience preparing financial statements and close processes.
• Manufacturing accounting experience including inventory and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process and financial reviews.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, operating reports, and management analyses.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Coordinate external audits and supporting documentation.
• Manage bank reconciliations, treasury forecasts, debt reporting, and debt payments.
• Maintain chart of accounts and accuracy of financial records.
• Support local, state, and federal reporting and tax filings.
• Partner with plant leadership on inventories and standard costs.
• Monitor inventory movements and adjust accounting records.
• Prepare open-orders, inventory, production, and financial reports.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting and report variances.
• Develop financial and operational metrics for decision-making.
• Oversee sales commissions and other operational accounting.
• Manage and develop a four-person accounting team.

Skills

7+ years accounting & finance

3+ years accounting management

Strong accounting principles

Manufacturing accounting

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or CMA designation preferred

Job description

LHH is supporting our northside manufacturing client in their search for Plant Controller. Our client offers competitive compensation / benefits and a great culture. The Plant Controller operates as the CFO for the plant with a deep understanding and accountability to the Income Statement, Balance sheet and Cash flows of the plant. You will be an integral member of the Plant Leadership Team that is responsible for managing the financial operations of the Plant and providing financial direction, valuable insights, and recommendations to improve site performance. Our client offers competitive compensation / benefits and great culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process and conduct financial reviews with the Management team to ensure the accuracy of the financial results
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, operating reports, and management analysis
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, filing systems, and internal controls
• Coordinate external audit requests and supporting documentation
• Manage bank reconciliations, treasury forecasts, debt reporting, and timely debt payments
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure the accuracy of financial records
• Support required local, state, and federal reporting and tax filings
• Partner with plant leadership on physical inventories, cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and standard costs
• Monitor inventory movement and make appropriate accounting adjustments
• Prepare open-order, inventory, production, and financial reports
• Participate in weekly production meetings
• Lead budgeting and forecasting and report actual-to-budget variances
• Maintain project accounting and analyze profitability by project
• Develop financial and operational metrics to support management decision-making
• Process and report sales commissions and other operational accounting activities
• Manage and develop a four-person accounting team, including goal setting, staffing, and performance management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• 7+ years of combined accounting and finance experience
• 3+ years of hands-on accounting management experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience preparing financial statements
• Strong general ledger and month-end/year-end close experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory and cost accounting
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• 3 weeks PTO and paid holidays

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