Plant Controller

ADP, Inc.; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Century Mold is seeking a Plant Controller in Shelbyville, TN to partner with plant leadership, drive cost control, and provide financial insights for strategic initiatives. The role requires strong background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and budgeting, with ERP and Excel proficiency.

You will lead annual budgeting, monitor production and overhead costs, and deliver timely reports to support decision-making, transformation efforts, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience as a Controller or similar in manufacturing.
• Strong cost accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office; proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and analyze plant financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports to support decision-making and track performance against goals.
• Analyze variances between budgeted and actual results to identify opportunities.
• Monitor and control plant costs, including production, labor, and overhead expenses.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis and propose optimization strategies.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting efforts.
• Collaborate with leaders to set financial targets aligned with objectives.
• Evaluate financial performance and provide insights for strategic planning.
• Ensure internal controls, policies, and regulatory compliance; conduct audits as needed.
• Address discrepancies promptly and act as a financial partner for plant initiatives.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Finance Finance Shelbyville, TN, US

Plant Controller Job Description

About the Role:

The Plant Controller is the financial business partner for leadership at the facility. This individual plays a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations and ensuring the successful execution of our plant’s strategy. This requires a forward-thinking individual with a strong financial background and a keen ability to adapt to change. The Plant Controller will work closely with plant management and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, drive cost control, and support strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop, manage, and analyze plant financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports to support decision-making and track performance against transformation goals.
• Analyze variances between budgeted and actual results, identifying opportunities.
• Monitor and control plant costs, including production, labor, and overhead expenses.
• Implement and oversee cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis and recommend strategies for cost optimization.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasting efforts.
• Collaborate with leaders to set financial targets and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Evaluate financial performance and provide insights to support strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.
• Address any discrepancies or issues in a timely manner.
• Act as a financial partner in the plant’s operational initiatives, providing financial analysis and support for new projects and process changes.
• Facilitate communication between finance and other departments to ensure smooth implementation of transformation plans.
• Monitor and report on the financial impact of transformation efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

We would love to hear from you if:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA certification preferred).
• Proven experience as a Controller or similar financial management role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting processes.
• Experience in managing financial aspects of significant organizational changes or transformations.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Why You’ll Love Working for Century Mold:

• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is market competitive and is based on relevant years of experience and skills. Employees may qualify for a bonus program in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance.
• We care about our employee’s well-being. In addition to direct compensation, we also offer a robust array of benefits to our employees; these include medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, as well as other great benefits to support your well-being. We also support our employees by offering 401(k) matching.