Plant Controller

Mackie Myers Ltd; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackie Myers Ltd in Nashville, TN is seeking a Plant Controller to own plant finance, oversee standard costing, inventory valuation and financial reporting. You will partner with operations leadership to drive commercial decisions and improve profitability.

The role requires strong manufacturing accounting experience, ERP implementation and the ability to develop processes, budgets and internal controls in a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, plant accounting or cost accounting.
• Experience as Plant Controller, Senior Cost Accountant or similar.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory management and manufacturing financial reporting.
• ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Willingness to work in a growing business where processes and systems are evolving.
• Excellent communication and the ability to partner with operational stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant accounting, financial reporting, standard costing and inventory valuation.
• Partner with operational leadership to provide financial insight and support commercial decisions.
• Develop and improve financial processes, reporting structures and internal controls.
• Support ERP implementation and ongoing systems development.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and operational reporting.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, capital expenditure and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Plant accounting

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Industry: Consumer Goods / Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Mackie Myers is partnering with a growing consumer goods business to recruit a Plant Controller for its manufacturing operation in Nashville, Tennessee.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business investing in its US manufacturing capabilities, offering the chance to take ownership of plant finance while helping to develop the financial processes, systems and reporting structures required to support continued growth.

Working closely with operational leadership and the wider finance team, the successful candidate will combine strong manufacturing accounting expertise with a commercial approach and a willingness to work in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee plant accounting, financial reporting, standard costing and inventory valuation.
• Partner with operational leadership to provide financial insight and support commercial decisions.
• Develop and improve financial processes, reporting structures and internal controls.
• Support ERP implementation and ongoing systems development.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and operational reporting.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, capital expenditure and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

Candidate Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, plant accounting or cost accounting.
• Previous experience as a Plant Controller, Senior Cost Accountant or similar.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory management and manufacturing financial reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Comfortable operating in a growing business where processes and systems are evolving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with operational stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

Experience within food, beverage or consumer goods manufacturing would be advantageous, although candidates from other manufacturing backgrounds will be considered.