Plant Controller

Platinum Recruiting Group; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Full benefits

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Controller for a growing consumer goods manufacturer in the Greater Minneapolis Area. This role involves overseeing financial operations, leading cost accounting, and partnering with various departments. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of manufacturing accounting experience and a strong background in cost accounting and finance. This high-impact position emphasizes product quality and continuous improvement, offering competitive compensation and full benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Deep cost accounting and operational finance background.
• Proven ability to build better processes, reporting, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full financial reporting and month-end close.
• Lead cost accounting and production reporting.
• Drive process improvements and tighten internal controls.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Communication

ERP proficiency

Advanced Excel

Job description

Plant Controller – Growing Consumer Manufacturing Company

Location: Greater Minneapolis Area

Salary: $120,000–$140,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits

A rapidly growing, mission‑driven consumer goods manufacturer is seeking a Plant Controller to lead all plant‑level financial operations and serve as a strategic business partner to the Plant Director and cross‑functional leaders. This site is experiencing strong investment, expanding capabilities, and prioritizing operational excellence, and they need a hands‑on financial leader who can elevate processes, reporting, and visibility across the plant.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee full financial reporting, month‑end close, and GL accuracy
• Lead cost accounting, production reporting, and plant performance analysis
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Corporate Finance
• Drive process improvements, tighten internal controls, and streamline workflows
• Support budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and data‑driven decision making
• Influence outcomes through strong ERP usage and actionable financial insights

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing
• Deep cost accounting and operational finance background
• Proven ability to build better processes, reporting, and controls
• Strong communicator who can partner effectively with non‑finance leaders
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment
• ERP proficiency and advanced Excel skills

Why This Role:

This is a high‑impact position inside a company that is passionate about product quality, continuous improvement, and investing in its people. You’ll have visibility, ownership, and the opportunity to shape financial operations during an exciting growth phase.

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Manufacturing and Accounting