Plant Controller

Nesco Resource; Northvale (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesco Resource is partnering with a global high-tech manufacturer to recruit a Plant Controller for its Northern New Jersey facility. This hands-on finance leader partners with Operations and senior management to analyze plant performance and drive profitability.

You will own month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and inventory valuation while upholding internal controls and GAAP/SOX requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience as Plant Controller, Controller, or senior manufacturing finance role.
• Strong cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory accounting knowledge.
• Experience with ERP and Excel proficiency.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls; SOX experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial operations and accounting activities for the manufacturing plant.
• Partner with Plant Manager and leadership to analyze performance, profitability, and costs.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for the U.S. unit.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure GAAP and SOX internal controls are followed.
• Serve as primary financial contact for audits.
• Oversee product costing including material, labor, and overhead allocations.
• Analyze production costs and variances to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Monitor inventory valuation and reporting.
• Develop and track financial and operational KPIs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Engineering on cost reductions.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions and planning.
• Identify trends and risks; translate data into actionable leadership insights.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Northern New Jersey | High-Tech Manufacturing | Direct Hire

Nesco Resource is partnering with a global high-tech manufacturer to identify an experienced Plant Controller to lead the financial operations of its Northern New Jersey manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing finance leader who enjoys partnering with Operations and senior management, analyzing plant performance, and using financial data to improve profitability and efficiency.

The Opportunity

The Plant Controller will have overall responsibility for the financial operations of the NJ manufacturing site, including month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory valuation, financial analysis, and internal controls.

This individual will serve as a key business partner to the Plant Manager and leadership team, providing financial insight into production performance, product profitability, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead the financial operations and accounting activities for the manufacturing plant.
• Partner with the Plant Manager and leadership team to analyze business performance, profitability, production costs, and key financial drivers.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting for the U.S. business unit.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
• Ensure financial reporting and accounting practices comply with GAAP and SOX internal controls.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for internal and external audits.
• Oversee product costing, including material, labor, and manufacturing overhead allocations.
• Analyze production costs and manufacturing variances to identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Monitor inventory valuation and ensure accurate financial reporting of inventory.
• Develop and monitor financial and operational KPIs to measure plant performance and cost control.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and other departments on cost-reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic business decisions and long-term planning.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and translate financial information into actionable recommendations for plant leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous Plant Controller, Controller, or senior manufacturing finance experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory accounting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and the financial impact of production costs and cost drivers.
• Experience working with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls; SOX experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• CPA or CMA designation is preferred but not required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established global high-tech manufacturer.
• Leadership role with significant visibility across the organization.
• Opportunity to partner directly with Plant and business leadership.
• Play a key role in improving profitability, cost control, and operational performance.
• Strong opportunity for career growth within a global organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.