Plant Controller

The Alliance Group; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alliance Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to join our growing manufacturing organization in Norcross, GA.

This hands-on finance leader will oversee plant-level accounting, financial reporting, cost analysis, budgeting, and operational performance to drive profitability. You will partner with plant leadership to optimize costs, monitor KPIs, ensure GAAP compliance, and support strategic decision-making through accurate reporting and robust internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant manufacturing exposure.
• Experience as Plant Controller, Manufacturing Controller, Cost Accounting Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, and cost analysis.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with plant operations and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant accounting and financial operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, and GL activities.
• Manage standard costing, inventory accounting, COGS, and variance analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, scrap, and production efficiency opportunities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for plant operations.
• Partner closely with plant management and operations teams to improve profitability and operational performance.
• Monitor KPIs and provide actionable financial insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Support capital expenditure analysis, ROI evaluations, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to join a growing manufacturing organization. This is a highly visible role responsible for overseeing plant-level accounting, financial reporting, cost analysis, budgeting, and operational performance. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on finance leader with strong manufacturing experience who can partner with plant leadership to drive profitability, improve efficiencies, and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant accounting and financial operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger activities.
• Manage standard costing, inventory accounting, cost of goods sold (COGS), and variance analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, scrap, and production efficiencies to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for plant operations.
• Partner closely with plant management and operations teams to improve profitability and operational performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable financial insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Support capital expenditure analysis, ROI evaluations, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as a Plant Controller, Manufacturing Controller, Cost Accounting Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, and cost analysis.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with plant operations and senior leadership.