Plant Controller

Prysmian; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian in Taunton, MA is seeking a Plant Controller to partner with the management team, drive profitability, and guide the plant toward its goals. You will blend analysis with business insight to influence operations, productivity, and long-term growth.

You’ll own budgeting, forecasting, cost standards, and inventory oversight, delivering timely reports and supporting audits to strengthen plant performance. The role emphasizes leadership in capital budgeting and quarterly closings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years experience in manufacturing plant accounting and controlling.
• Strong Excel and software/systems skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and forecast manufacturing variances to help drive smarter decisions.
• Partner with Plant Management to deliver productivity savings and meet budget commitments.
• Lead and coordinate plant-wide budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide financial oversight for physical inventory counts and accuracy.
• Maintain precise records of assets, liabilities, and transactions in alignment with corporate standards.
• Develop and maintain cost standards for all products produced.
• Coordinate the annual Capital Budget, including financial justification and expenditure control.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting and monthly closings for Operations and Corporate.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Take on additional responsibilities that help strengthen plant performance.

Skills

Excel

Software skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

As the Plant Controller, you’ll be a key strategic partner on the management team, helping maximize profitability, strengthen financial performance, and guide the plant toward its goals. You’ll blend analytical expertise with business insight, influencing decisions that directly impact operations, productivity, and long‑term growth.

This is your chance to step into a role where your financial leadership truly matters.

What you’ll do:

• Analyze and forecast manufacturing variances to help drive smarter decisions
• Partner with Plant Management to deliver productivity savings and meet budget commitments
• Lead and coordinate plant‑wide budgeting and forecasting processes
• Provide financial oversight for physical inventory counts and accuracy
• Maintain precise records of assets, liabilities, and transactions in alignment with corporate standards
• Develop and maintain cost standards for all products produced
• Coordinate the annual Capital Budget, including financial justification and expenditure control
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting and monthly closings for Operations and Corporate
• Support internal and external audits
• Take on additional responsibilities that help strengthen plant performance

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field - Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of current experience in manufacturing plant accounting and controlling
• Strong Excel and software/systems skills

Preferred:

• SAP knowledge
• Certifications: CPA, CGMA or CMA

The typical base salary range for this role is ($108,000 to $162,000). Actual placement within this range will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, and geographic location.