Plant Controller

Remx; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in New Jersey is looking for a Plant Controller to handle the plant's financial activities. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing month-end close, and maintaining inventory and cost analysis. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and over 5 years of experience in manufacturing finance. Strong skills in cost accounting and budgeting are also essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing accounting or finance.
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plant financial statements and manage month-end close.
• Maintain inventory valuation and standard costing.
• Manage cost accounting and analyze production costs.
• Lead budgets and forecasts.
• Partner with operations on financial needs.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Overview

A manufacturing plant in Woodbridge, NJ is seeking a Plant Controller to manage plant-level financial activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare plant financial statements and manage month-end close
• Maintain inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance reporting
• Manage cost accounting and production cost analysis
• Lead budgets and forecasts
• Partner with plant operations on financial needs
• Support capital planning and audit activity
• Improve financial processes and systems
• Oversee plant accounting staff (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years in manufacturing accounting or finance
• Cost accounting and inventory experience