Plant Controller

Movement Search & Delivery; Post Falls (ID); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Movement Search & Delivery is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant / Plant Controller to support the financial operations of a high-volume production facility in Idaho. You will serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership, delivering financial insight, operational analysis, and accounting support to drive performance.

In this role you will manage month-end close, budgeting, inventory accounting, and regulatory filings while working closely with operations.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting, finance, or plant accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing operations.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems; Oracle experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to identify and implement process enhancements.

Responsabilidades

• Manage daily accounting activities, month-end close, account reconciliations, and year-end financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, forecasts, budgets, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.
• Partner with plant leadership to analyze operational performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support strategic initiatives.
• Monitor inventory transactions and reconcile material flow from raw materials through production and finished goods.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor management, and customer invoicing activities while ensuring proper accounting controls.
• Assist with cash management activities, working capital analysis, and other treasury-related responsibilities.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and oversee inventory reconciliations, fixed asset tracking, and spare parts accounting.
• Prepare and support sales tax, use tax, and other regulatory filings as required.
• Assist with capital expenditure projects, including financial analysis, investment justification, project tracking, and post-implementation reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Respond to reporting requests from plant, regional, and corporate leadership teams.

Conocimientos

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Educación

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

Herramientas

Oracle ERP

Descripción del empleo

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant / Plant Controller to support the financial operations of a high-volume production facility in Idaho. This role serves as a key business partner to plant leadership, providing financial insight, operational analysis, and accounting support that drives business performance.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with operations, improving processes, and influencing decision‑making within a manufacturing environment. While this role does not have direct reports, it carries significant responsibility and visibility across both plant and corporate leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities, month‑end close, account reconciliations, and year‑end financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, forecasts, budgets, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.
• Partner with plant leadership to analyze operational performance, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and support strategic initiatives.
• Monitor inventory transactions and reconcile material flow from raw materials through production and finished goods.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor management, and customer invoicing activities while ensuring proper accounting controls.
• Assist with cash management activities, working capital analysis, and other treasury‑related responsibilities.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and oversee inventory reconciliations, fixed asset tracking, and spare parts accounting.
• Prepare and support sales tax, use tax, and other regulatory filings as required.
• Assist with capital expenditure projects, including financial analysis, investment justification, project tracking, and post‑implementation reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Respond to reporting requests from plant, regional, and corporate leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting, finance, or plant accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting month‑end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing operations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems; Oracle experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively partnering with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to identify and implement process enhancements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, metals, industrial, or process industry experience.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred but not required.
• Experience with multi‑currency reporting is a plus.

What You’ll Gain

• High visibility with plant and corporate leadership.
• Opportunity to influence business and operational decisions.
• Diverse responsibilities spanning accounting, finance, inventory, and operations.
• Stable manufacturing environment with significant growth potential.
• Exposure to capital projects, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.