Plant Controller

Truity Partners; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Truity Partners is recruiting a Plant Controller in New Berlin, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will lead all financial processes of the plant, ensuring compliance and supporting management with crucial reports.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, at least 5 years of accounting experience, and strong analytical skills. A CPA is preferred. A salary range of $120k-170k plus bonuses is offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant-level financial processes, including general ledger maintenance.
• Execute month-end closing activities.
• Develop and evaluate financial models.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports.
• Ensure strong internal controls.
• Partner with procurement and improvement teams.
• Support audit activities with accurate documentation.
• Manage the development of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and scenario modeling.
• Mentor and supervise accounting staff.
• Stay current with accounting standards and trends.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field

Job description

Our client is an organization in the New Berlin area looking for a Plan Controller.

The salary range for this position is $120k-170k +bonus.

The Plant Controller will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all plant-level financial processes, including general ledger maintenance, cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Execute month-end closing activities.
• Develop and evaluate financial models and business cases to support capital investments, cost reduction initiatives, and operational projects.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements, variance analyses, and performance reports for management review.
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies, industry regulations, and accounting standards.
• Partner with procurement and continuous improvement teams to track financial impact from savings projects and process enhancements.
• Support audit activities by providing accurate documentation and maintaining integrity in all financial records.
• Manage the development of annual operating and capital budgets, consolidating inputs from multiple stakeholders and presenting recommendations to leadership.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and scenario modeling to support data-driven decision-making.
• Mentor and supervise accounting staff, fostering skill development and accountability.
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards, manufacturing trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives, helping to streamline financial processes and strengthen performance management systems.

The Plant Controller will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.