Plant Controller

ADP, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Corporation in Pittsburgh is seeking a hands-on Plant Controller to lead all financial activities for a manufacturing site and to partner with plant leadership on cost accounting, reporting, budgeting, and operational performance.

The role requires strong knowledge of manufacturing finance, inventory control, and KPI delivery, with responsibility for close processes, internal controls, and ERP system support.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and cost accounting.
• Experience leading plant budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to drive improvements with data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant's financial leadership and partner with Operations to drive performance.
• Provide guidance on cost control, productivity, and capital investments.
• Support decision-making through analysis of operational and financial data.
• Own inventory valuation, COGS accuracy, standard costing and variance analysis.
• Maintain BOMs, routings, and standard costs.
• Partner with Supply Chain on inventory controls and obsolescence management.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes; prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure strong internal controls and audit support.
• Lead annual budget and monthly forecast processes; analyze variances and KPIs; support ERP upgrades and data integrity.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Data analysis

Manufacturing operations

ERP systems (Oracle/JD Edwards)

Variance analysis

Tools

Oracle JD Edwards

Job description

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Contract Pittsburgh, PA, US

Salary Range: $40.00 To $55.00 Hourly

Role Overview

Chase Corporation is seeking a hands-on Plant Controller to lead all financial activities for a manufacturing site. This role serves as the primary finance partner to plant leadership, responsible for cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and driving operational performance.

The Plant Controller plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, strengthening controls, and providing insights that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and expand margins. This position requires a strong understanding of manufacturing operations and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Financial Leadership

• Serve as the finance lead for the plant, partnering with Operations leadership to drive performance and accountability
• Provide financial guidance on cost control, productivity, and capital investments
• Support decision-making through clear analysis of operational and financial data

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Own inventory valuation and cost of goods sold (COGS) accuracy, including standard costing and variance analysis
• Maintain BOMs, routings, and standard costs to ensure accurate product costing
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations on inventory controls, cycle counts, and obsolescence management

Close, Reporting & Controls

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for the plant
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and audit support
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards

Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead the plant’s annual budget and monthly forecast processes
• Analyze results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods; identify key drivers and recommend actions
• Monitor and report on KPIs, including cost, productivity, and working capital metrics
• Support ERP systems (Oracle/JD Edwards), including upgrades, data integrity, and process improvements
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency