Plant Controller

LHH; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading company in Louisville is seeking a Plant Controller to oversee financial operations and provide insights to improve site performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing finance and strong leadership skills. This role involves managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with plant leadership. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, along with a supportive family culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process and conduct financial reviews.
• Develop annual Plan and quarterly forecasting for the site.
• Supervise 2 finance team members.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

CPA or CMA designation

Job description

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LHH is supporting our Louisville 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 family culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for applying accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices to implement, and research cost reduction and expansion opportunities
• Manage the month-end close process and conduct financial reviews with the Management team to ensure the accuracy of the financial results
• Ensure compliance of SOX and internal controls, create a strong control environment related to inventory, fixed assets and procurement
• Develop annual Plan and quarterly forecasting and standard costing for the site
• Lead efforts around capital investment to include identification of projects with good returns
• Be a key business partner to the Plant Manager, plant leadership team, Business Unit and Marketing teams and provide day-to-day technical advice and guidance
• Supervise 2 finance team members and provide guidance to other functions as necessary

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within the manufacturing industry
• Experience in a large manufacturing environment in the finance or accounting function
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity

If you are a qualified candidate and interested in confidentially exploring this career opportunity, please contact Angie Moller at [e-mail]. If this position is not suited for you but you are interested in exploring other accounting/finance positions in/or around the Louisville and surrounding markets, please contact us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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