Plant Controller

NorthPoint Search Group; PhinDeli Town Buford (WY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group in Buford, GA is seeking a Plant Controller to lead all accounting functions at the site, ensure GAAP compliance, and support operations with financial insight. The role requires managing the GL, close processes, and financial reporting while overseeing inventory and cost accounting to align with production activity.

You will partner with plant leadership, drive continuous process improvements, and serve as the primary contact for external audits, ensuring timely and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong manufacturing experience, including cost and inventory accounting.
• Experience supporting plant operations strongly preferred.
• ERP experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, and fixed assets.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain ownership of the general ledger, ensuring proper classification and completeness.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and supported.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliation, and physical inventory processes.
• Ensure accurate accounting for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Support standard costing, variance analysis, and product costing accuracy.
• Partner closely with plant operations to align financial reporting with production activity.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Plant Controller - Buford, GA

Salary: $150k +/-

Office Environment: In-Office

Position Overview:

The Plant Controller will play a critical leadership role overseeing all accounting functions within the plant, ensuring compliance with GAAP, supporting operational decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across financial processes. This individual will act as a key partner to plant leadership while also serving as the primary contact for external audits.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, and fixed assets
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain ownership of the general ledger, ensuring proper classification and completeness
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and supported

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliation, and physical inventory processes
• Ensure accurate accounting for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
• Support standard costing, variance analysis, and product costing accuracy
• Partner closely with plant operations to align financial reporting with production activity

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
• Strong manufacturing experience, including cost and inventory accounting required
• Experience supporting plant operations strongly preferred
• ERP experience in a manufacturing environment required
• CPA preferred