Plant Controller

Movement Search & Delivery; Springfield, Branson (MO, MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search and Delivery is partnering with a multinational manufacturing company in the Greater Springfield–Branson, MO area to identify a Plant Controller to lead the financial operations of a major manufacturing facility.

The role collaborates with plant leadership and corporate finance to drive performance, develop budgets and forecasts, manage costs, and provide actionable insights that influence strategy and capital decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting/finance or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant financial reporting, month-end close, and financial statement accuracy.
• Analyze financial results and explain variances and drivers.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for the plant.
• Partner with plant leadership on cost improvement initiatives and operational performance.
• Support capital investments and provide financial analysis for major business decisions.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Collaborate with corporate finance and accounting teams on reporting, planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and overall plant performance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Movement Search and Delivery is partnering with a multinational manufacturing company in the Greater Springfield–Branson, MO area to identify and evaluate a Plant Controller.

On-Site / Hybrid / Remote:

On-Site

Salary Goals:

$130k-$140k (DOE) + bonus

About the Role:

I’m partnering with a growing manufacturing organization on a key Plant Controller opportunity supporting the financial operations of a major manufacturing facility.

This is a high-impact plant finance role partnering closely with plant leadership and corporate finance to drive financial performance, improve operational efficiency, and provide clear insight into the business. The Controller will have significant visibility into plant operations and play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and strategic decision-making.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Oversee plant financial reporting, month-end close, and financial statement accuracy
• Analyze financial results and provide clear explanations of key variances and operational drivers
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for the plant
• Partner with plant leadership on cost improvement initiatives and operational performance
• Support capital investments and provide financial analysis for major business decisions
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies
• Collaborate with corporate finance and accounting teams on reporting, planning, and strategic initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and overall plant performance

Ideal background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience
• Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience
• Ability to partner effectively with plant and operational leadership
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial results into actionable business insights

About Movement Search and Delivery

MOVEMENT is a national executive search firm that connects companies with exceptional talent across engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, information technology, sales, legal, and human resources.