Plant Controller

TEEMA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance/AD&D

Flexible healthcare spending account

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

TEEMA is assisting a Richmond, VA manufacturing client in finding an experienced Plant Controller to oversee financial and budgeting operations at their facility. You will partner with plant leadership, shared services, and global teams to drive profitability and strong financial performance.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in general accounting with FP&A and manufacturing experience, strong cost accounting knowledge, and excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of general accounting experience with strong FP&A and financial analysis.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting activities.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, annual, and in-month financial reports for management.
• Maintain standard costs and perform variance, profitability, and operational KPI analysis.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify financial and operational challenges and recommend solutions.
• Support the annual operating budget and ongoing forecasts.
• Analyze budget-to-actual results and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Monitor and safeguard company assets, with a focus on inventory and capital assets.
• Assist with plant cash planning and forecasting.
• Provide financial support for operational decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with shared services and global finance teams to improve processes, reporting, and financial models.
• Help implement corrective actions and ensure strong financial and operational performance.
• Provide support on other financial topics, including insurance and risk-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting, quality, health, and safety policies.
• Travel approx. 5% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Cost accounting

FP&A

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Excel

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Plant Controller to oversee the financial and budgeting operations of our manufacturing facility in Richmond, Virginia.

In this role, you’ll work closely with plant leadership, our shared services team, and colleagues across the organization to provide financial guidance, analyze operational performance, and identify opportunities to improve processes and profitability.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance professional with strong cost accounting and FP&A experience in a manufacturing environment, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with teams at all levels.

What You’ll Be Doing

Oversee plant financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting activities.

Prepare and analyze monthly, annual, and in-month financial reports for management.

Maintain standard costs and perform variance, profitability, and operational KPI analysis.

Partner with plant leadership to identify financial and operational challenges and recommend solutions.

Support the annual operating budget and ongoing forecasts.

Analyze budget-to-actual results and provide meaningful insights to management.

Monitor and safeguard company assets, with a focus on inventory and capital assets.

Assist with plant cash planning and forecasting.

Provide financial support for operational decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work closely with the shared services and global finance teams to improve processes, reporting, and financial models.

Help implement corrective actions and ensure strong financial and operational performance.

Provide support on other financial topics, including insurance and risk-related matters.

Ensure compliance with company accounting, quality, health, and safety policies.

Travel approximately 5% of the time, including occasional domestic and international travel.

What You Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional accounting designation is a plus.

At least 5 years of general accounting experience, with strong FP&A and financial analysis experience.

Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.

Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.

At least 3 years of experience working with an ERP system that includes experience with SAP.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across departments and organizational levels.

Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced office, manufacturing, and warehouse environment.

Knowledge of accounting principles and local financial/tax regulations.

Willingness to work additional hours when needed to meet business deadlines.

Valid passport and ability to travel domestically and internationally

Why Join the Team

Opportunity to play a key role in the financial success of a manufacturing operation.

Work closely with plant leadership and a global finance organization.

Opportunity to make a direct impact through financial analysis, process improvements, and business partnerships.

Be part of a team that values collaboration, accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Who Will Excel in This Role

You’ll be a great fit if you are a hands-on, business-minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operations and using financial data to drive better decisions.

You should be someone who:

Takes ownership and follows through on commitments.

Works with integrity and professionalism.

Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships.

Is comfortable challenging the status quo and identifying ways to improve.

Works well under pressure and adapts to changing priorities.

Balances independent work with strong teamwork.

Is detail-oriented while keeping sight of the bigger business picture.

Gives and welcomes constructive feedback.

Takes initiative and looks for ways to help the team succeed.

Salary & Perks

Salary: $100,000–$160,000 per year

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance/AD&D
• Flexible healthcare spending account
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave