Plant Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Plant Controller in Indianapolis to work closely with plant leadership to drive budgeting and forecasting, analyze cost and inventory performance, and support capital decisions. This hands-on role requires collaboration across functions and a focus on improving operational and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing finance with strong cost accounting, inventory, budgeting, and forecasting skills; CPA, CMA or MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience partnering with plant leadership and driving capital decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership in budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyze cost and inventory performance.
• Support capital decisions and ROI analyses.
• Translate financial results into actionable recommendations for the business.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Plant operations

Education

CPA

CMA

MBA (preferred)

Job description

I’m currently partnering with a global manufacturing organization on a Plant Controller search in Indianapolis.

This is a highly visible role that sits close to the operation and goes well beyond traditional accounting. The person in this seat will partner directly with plant leadership, help drive budgeting and forecasting, analyze cost and inventory performance, support capital decisions, and turn financial results into actionable recommendations for the business.

It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands‑on, working cross‑functionally, and having a real impact on operational and financial performance.

The ideal background includes 5+ years of manufacturing finance experience with strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory, budgeting, forecasting, and plant operations. CPA, CMA or MBA is preferred.