Plant Controller

Jobot; Pleasant Hill (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Great work environment

Job summary

A leading aluminum manufacturing firm in Pleasant Hill, Missouri is seeking a Plant Controller to drive operational performance and profitability within the plant. This role requires strong financial leadership, accounting proficiency, and the ability to translate cost data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in finance within a manufacturing environment and will work closely with plant leadership to shape financial direction. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting within manufacturing.
• Strong command of cost accounting and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and financial operations for the plant.
• Own the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and communicate findings.
• Partner with managers to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Prepare performance reports for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial procedures.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory control

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Job details

• Hosted by: Tracy Hann
• Apply by clicking the “Easy Apply” button and sending your resume.
• Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 per year

Interested? Apply here or call Tracy at 602-313-7700.

A bit about us

We are one of the largest aluminum component manufacturers in the United States, with nearly 80 years of precision manufacturing experience. Vertically integrated and high-volume, we supply cast, machined, and finished parts to customers across automotive, heavy truck, marine, and industrial markets. ISO 9001:2015 certified, privately held, and built on a culture of operational excellence.

We are looking for a Plant Controller to serve the financial backbone of our manufacturing facility, partnering directly with plant leadership to drive operational performance and profitability. This role goes beyond traditional accounting — you'll translate complex cost data into actionable insights, challenge assumptions, and help shape the financial direction of the plant.

Why join us?

This is a high-visibility, high-impact position for a finance professional who wants to be more than a number-cruncher. You'll have a direct line to plant leadership, a seat at the table for operational decisions, and the opportunity to make a measurable difference in how the facility performs.

In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits and a great work environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead all accounting and financial operations for the plant, ensuring accuracy and integrity across all reporting
• Own the month-end close process — journal entries, reconciliations, and timely financial reporting
• Maintain and continuously improve standard costing and cost accounting systems
• Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead, scrap, and inventory) and communicate findings to plant leadership
• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventory oversight
• Identify operational trends and flag risks and opportunities before they impact the bottom line
• Partner with plant and operations managers to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Provide financial analysis supporting labor decisions, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives
• Prepare and present performance reports to both plant and corporate leadership
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and financial procedures
• Support internal and external audit requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong command of cost accounting, inventory control, and variance analysis
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• A sharp analytical mind with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional communication skills — you're equally comfortable presenting to the CFO and walking the plant floor with an operations manager

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