Plant Controller

Australia-Employment; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Plant Controller to join our manufacturing team in Torrance, CA. You will oversee all financial and accounting functions at the plant, including cost accounting, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and leadership of the finance group.

With 5+ years in a similar manufacturing role, you will develop strategies to drive growth, reduce costs, ensure compliance, and provide actionable financial insights to senior management. This is an on-site, permanent role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar plant controller role.
• Strong cost accounting and financial planning expertise.
• Proven leadership and ability to drive process improvements.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with manufacturing cost systems and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant financial operations including cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support growth and profitability.
• Ensure financial integrity and compliance with standards and regulations.
• Lead and manage the plant's finance team, promoting high performance.
• Collaborate with plant management to align financial goals with business objectives.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management with key indicators.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through financial analysis.
• Manage the plant's capital investment program to deliver returns.
• Ensure robust financial systems and processes for current and future growth.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial planning

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA desirable

Tools

Financial software proficiency

Job description

Plant Controller

$120000 - $135000 per year | Torrance, CA | On-site | Permanent

Legacy Brand adding Plant Controller to the team!

A bit about us:

Stable but growing company

Why join us?

Growth happening through acquisitions

PE backed w/ legacy brand

Job Details

Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Permanent Plant Controller to join our thriving team in the manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting functions within the plant, including cost accounting, financial planning, and leadership. You will play a crucial role in creating and implementing financial strategies for the plant, ensuring financial integrity and transparency, and driving business growth. This position requires at least 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all financial operations within the plant, including cost accounting, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
2. Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
3. Ensure financial integrity and transparency by maintaining accurate financial records and complying with all financial regulations and standards.
4. Lead and manage the plant's finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and strong financial discipline.
5. Collaborate with plant management to align financial strategies with business objectives, and provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making.
6. Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, highlighting key financial indicators, trends, and performance against budget.
7. Drive efficiency and cost reduction initiatives through the use of financial analysis and benchmarking.
8. Manage the plant's capital investment program, ensuring all investments deliver expected returns and align with the plant's strategic objectives.
9. Ensure the plant's financial systems and processes are robust, compliant, and support current activities and future growth.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. An MBA or CPA is highly desirable.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry.
3. Proven experience in cost accounting, financial planning, and leadership.
4. Strong financial acumen, with a deep understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and cost accounting methodologies.
5. Excellent leadership skills, with a proven ability to lead and manage a team.
6. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insightful analysis.
7. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information in a clear and concise manner.
8. Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to align financial strategies with business objectives.
9. High level of integrity, with a commitment to financial transparency and compliance.
10. Proficiency in financial software and systems, with a strong understanding of how they support financial operations in a manufacturing environment.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.