Plant Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Robesonia (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an experienced Plant Controller in Robesonia, PA to lead the finance and accounting operations for our manufacturing site. This hands-on leadership role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and active support of plant operations.

You will manage month-end close, budgeting, variance analysis, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive KPIs and cost reductions. Eligible for discretionary bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Advanced Finance degree is required.
• 8–10 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant finance and accounting operations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and reports.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with clear explanations.
• Maintain balance sheet oversight and reconciliations.
• Manage cost accounting including product costing and overhead rates.
• Review capital expenditure requests.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive KPIs.
• Oversee AP/AR, cash management, and credit/collections.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs.
• Monitor working capital and ensure financial controls.
• Lead physical inventory and reduce obsolete stock.
• Support annual audits with external auditors.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes.
• Develop, coach, and grow staff.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Advanced Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Plant Controller

Location: Robesonia, PA
Schedule: Onsite

We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead the finance and accounting operations for our Robesonia, PA location. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective support of plant operations in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all plant finance and accounting operations
• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and management reports
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, including clear explanations of results against budget and prior periods
• Maintain detailed oversight of the balance sheet and ensure timely, accurate account reconciliations
• Manage cost accounting activities, including product costing, overhead allocation, inventory valuation, and review of bills of material and routings
• Review and support capital expenditure requests
• Partner cross-functionally with plant leadership to drive KPIs and business performance
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash administration, cash management, and credit/collections
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs
• Monitor working capital and maintain financial controls to support compliance and operational effectiveness
• Lead the financial aspects of physical inventory and support efforts to reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory
• Support annual audits and work closely with external auditors
• Stay current on legal and regulatory changes impacting finance and accounting operations
• Develop, coach, and support the growth of staff

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Advanced Finance degree required
• 8-10 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Strong cost accounting background, including inventory, overhead rates, and lower of cost or market valuation
• Strong knowledge of GAAP reporting requirementsExcellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both senior leadership and non-financial managers
• Experience driving process improvements and solving operational finance challenges
• Proficiency with modern ERP systems …

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.