Plant Controller

Accounting Career Consultants, ACC Legal & HR Career Consultants; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

401(k)

20 days of PTO

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Recruiting Manager to oversee cost accounting and financial forecasts. This role requires extensive experience in plant accounting and offers a competitive salary of $155,000 - $170,000 per year along with excellent benefits such as medical and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with manufacturing experience required.
• Previous experience in plant accounting required.
• Proficiency in cost accounting, financial analysis, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost accounting, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Oversee inventory management and physical inventories.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial outlooks.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Inventory management

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree

Job description

Senior Recruiting Manager at Accounting Career Consultants

Why is this a great opportunity?

• Global leader in the specialized pharmaceutical industry
• Proven track record of sustained growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions
• Long-term stability with strong momentum for future growth
• Key leadership role partnering directly with plant operations and site leadership
• High visibility with both finance and operations leadership
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear career growth opportunities
• Direct involvement in strategic planning, cost analysis, and profitability initiatives
• 20 days of PTO

Base pay range

$155,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cost accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and product costing
• Oversee inventory management, physical inventories, and fixed asset accounting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial outlooks for the facility
• Partner with operations leadership to analyze plant operating costs and drive profitability improvements
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accurate and timely reporting
• Ensure strong internal controls and recommend process improvements for efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline reporting, standardize processes, and implement best practices
• Support compliance with applicable U.S. and international regulatory guidelines
• Manage ad hoc financial projects and operational requests as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree a plus
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with manufacturing experience required
• Previous experience in plant accounting required
• Proficiency in cost accounting, financial analysis, and inventory management
• Ability to work onsite and travel up to 5 weeks out of the year

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Benefits inferred

• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• 401(k)