Plant Controller

Combined Selection Group Ltd; Kansas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Selection Group Ltd is partnering with a leading consumer goods manufacturer to recruit a hands-on Plant Controller. This role serves as the financial leader for a high-volume facility, partnering with Plant Leadership, Operations, Supply Chain and Corporate Finance to deliver insights and drive performance.

You'll own financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory controls and budgeting, while supporting continuous improvement and strategic decision-making on the plant floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 5+ years manufacturing finance or plant accounting experience.
• Strong cost accounting and standard costing experience.
• Experience with GAAP, financial statements, and monthly close.
• ERP experience: SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar.
• Knowledge of SOX controls and internal audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance for the manufacturing site and partner with Plant leadership.
• Own month-end close, prepare financial statements, and P&L analysis.
• Manage standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans.
• Monitor KPIs like OEE, labor, scrap, and production costs.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and capex reviews.
• Mentor accounting staff and drive process improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA / CMA / MBA beneficial

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Job description

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a leading CPG manufacturer to recruit a hands-on Plant Controller who will act as the financial leader for a high-volume manufacturing facility. Please note, if you are not based locally then a relocation package will be offered to assist you in making the relocation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the plant floor as much as behind a spreadsheet. You'll partner closely with Plant Leadership, Operations, Supply Chain and Corporate Finance to provide financial insight, improve performance, strengthen internal controls and support strategic decision-making. You'll own all aspects of plant financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory controls and budgeting while helping drive continuous improvement across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the finance lead for the manufacturing site, partnering with the Plant Manager and leadership team.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial close activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, balance sheets, income statements and plant P&L performance.
• Own standard costing, cost accounting, inventory valuation and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Analyze material usage, labor, overhead and production variances, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts and long-range financial plans for the facility.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs including labor efficiency, yield, scrap, waste, inventory accuracy, OEE and production costs.
• Lead physical inventory processes and ensure inventory records remain accurate.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies and internal controls.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Review capital expenditure requests, monitor capital projects and track asset utilization.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve financial processes and strengthen operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives alongside Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain.
• Provide financial analysis to support pricing, investment decisions and operational improvements.
• Mentor plant accounting staff where applicable and help develop financial best practices across the site.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing finance or plant accounting experience within CPG or high volume environments.
• Strong cost accounting and standard costing experience.
• Proven experience supporting a manufacturing plant and collaborating with operations leadership.
• Experience preparing financial statements, balance sheets, P&L reporting and monthly close.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting, manufacturing variances and fixed assets.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX (where applicable) and audit processes.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, NetSuite or similar.
• Excellent analytical, communication and business partnering skills.
• CPA, CMA or MBA is beneficial but not required.

Why Join?

• High-impact leadership role within a growing manufacturing operation.
• Strategic partnership with plant leadership and executive finance.
• Opportunity to influence operational performance and profitability.
• Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment with genuine career progression.