Plant Controller

Michael Page; Rockaway Beach (OR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

401k match

Full Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Bonus target 15%

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a seasoned Plant Controller for a leading US-based food manufacturer. You will lead the plant’s accounting operations, manage P&L for the site, and liaise with the parent company to drive accurate financial reporting and strategic insights.

The role requires 7+ years in accounting/finance within manufacturing, with strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel. Expect a competitive package including bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting & finance experience.
• Manufacturing experience, ideally CP/food manufacturing.
• Proven experience in a plant leadership role.
• Strong ERP/forecasting tool experience, such as SAP, Oracle, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant-level financial reporting and provide timely information for business planning.
• Prepare and review financial results to give leaders a clear view of plant performance.
• Analyze spending, operating costs, and financial trends to identify areas for attention.
• Develop budgets and forecasts that support plant planning and decision-making.
• Partner with plant and Accounting & Finance colleagues to explain financial results and priorities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for plant activities.
• Monitor financial data and resolve discrepancies to improve reporting accuracy.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to help guide operational decisions.

Skills

Plant leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Plant Controller

Our client is a multi-billion dollar food manufacturer that has operations across the US and Canada with a strong, stable portfolio of products. The senior leadership team is looking for an experienced Plant Controller coming from ideally food manufacturing to join their team, lead the accounting operations, and act as liaison for the plant and the parent company. As the Plant Controller, you will oversee the P&L for the plant operations and provide clear reporting that supports business decisions. You will work within the Accounting & Finance department to maintain accurate financial information and help leaders understand plant performance.

Plant Controller Responsibilities:

• Lead plant-level financial reporting and provide timely information for business planning.
• Prepare and review financial results to give leaders a clear view of plant performance.
• Analyze spending, operating costs, and financial trends to identify areas for attention.
• Develop budgets and forecasts that support plant planning and decision-making.
• Partner with plant and Accounting & Finance colleagues to explain financial results and priorities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for plant activities.
• Monitor financial data and resolve discrepancies to improve reporting accuracy.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to help guide operational decisions.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting & finance experience
• Experience within manufacturing, ideally CPG/food manufacturing
• Proven experience in a plant leadership role
• Strong ERP/forecasting tool experience, such as SAP, Oracle, Excel

What's on Offer

• Salary of $130,000 to $150,000 + 15% bonus target
• 3 weeks PTO.
• 401k match
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision insurance