Plant Controller

The Colonial Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colonial Group in Richmond, VA is seeking a Plant Controller to provide financial leadership and partner with operations. You will lead cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to improve profitability.

This role reports to manufacturing leadership and shapes financial planning across the plant. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in manufacturing finance, with experience as Plant Controller or similar leadership, and a strong track record in cost analysis, ERP systems,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as Plant Controller, Assistant Plant Controller, Accounting Manager or similar manufacturing finance leadership role.
• Strong background in cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and business-partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Provide cost accounting and manufacturing cost analysis, including labor, materials, overhead, and productivity.
• Partner with plant and operations leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
• Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliations, variance analysis, and fixed asset accounting.
• Analyze plant performance against budget, forecast, and prior-year results and provide actionable insights.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational decision-making through meaningful financial analysis.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Plant Controller to provide financial leadership and business partnership within a manufacturing operation. This role is ideal for a Plant Controller or Assistant Plant Controller who understands manufacturing finance and enjoys working closely with plant and operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Provide cost accounting and manufacturing cost analysis, including labor, materials, overhead, and productivity.
• Partner with plant and operations leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
• Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliations, variance analysis, and fixed asset accounting.
• Analyze plant performance against budget, forecast, and prior-year results and provide actionable insights.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational decision-making through meaningful financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a Plant Controller, Assistant Plant Controller, Accounting Manager or similar manufacturing finance leadership role strongly preferred.
• Strong background in cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and business-partnering skills.

If you're a manufacturing finance professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd like to hear from you.