Plant Controller

Prestone Official; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits (medical

Vision and dental coverage

Telemedicine

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

PFX Group is seeking a Plant Controller for our Torrance, CA facility. The role oversees the plant's financial operations and provides strategic FP&A, budgeting, cost analysis, and regulatory compliance, with on-site work Monday–Friday. The position offers an annual salary of $120,000–$135,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, reporting, variance analysis, and ensuring internal controls. A CPA and 5–7 years in manufacturing finance are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA certification required.
• 5–7 years of experience in a Plant Controller or Plant Accounting leadership role in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial software; excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial presentation skills; expertise in cost accounting, financial analysis, and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial control activities of the plant.
• Lead and manage the plant’s budgeting processes.
• Provide daily financial reporting of production and expense metrics to plant management.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify drivers and trends.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track financial and operations performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Support strategic decisions with financial modeling and forecasting.
• Participate in audits and capex project analyses.
• Collaborate with plant personnel to identify operational improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Financial presentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Financial software

Job description

We engineer leading fluid solutions that keep the world moving and we’re building a better future while we do it. As a vertically integrated global powerhouse, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and 4 R&D centers across the world, delivering performance from lab to road in over 40 countries.

PFX Group brings together a family of trusted companies including Recochem, Prestone, Adam’s Polishes, B&B Blending, Kost USA, Ultra Clear, POR and Auto-Chem, each with deep expertise, regional insight, and a shared commitment to engineering excellence.

From automotive and heavy-duty thermal management systems to household and industrial solutions, our products are built for performance, reliability, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in fluid technology.

Position Overview

The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a manufacturing plant while also providing strategic financial planning and analysis. This role involves managing budgets, conducting cost analyses, preparing financial reports, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Additionally, the role includes forecasting, financial modeling, and supporting strategic decision-making processes.

This is a full-time position based at our Torrance, CA facility and will require fully on-site working Monday-Friday each week.

The expected compensation for this position is an annual salary of $120,000-$135,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee all financial control activities of the plant
• Budgeting: Lead and prepare the plant’s financial and capital budgeting processes.
• Reporting: Provide daily financial reporting of production and expense metrics to plant Manager, serving as a business partner. Ad hoc reporting as requested from internal stakeholders
• Cost Control: Implement programs to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs.
• Compliance: Ensure financial control processes and systems comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Strategic Support: Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results to budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and trends.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial and operational performance.
• Inventory Control: internal controls in terms of existence, obsolescence monitoring & inventory turn analysis.
• Audit: Participate in all audits as required
• Capital projects: Creation of capital spending project analysis
• Communicates with plant personnel and observes plant operations to assist with and to make recommendations for improvement in plant operations.
• Special Projects as required.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA certification is required.
• Experience: Typically requires 5-7 years of experience in a Plant Controller or Plant Accounting Leadership role in manufacturing.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial software, excellent communication and leadership abilities, advanced Excel skills and strong Financial Presentation Skills.
• Knowledge: In‑depth knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis, and financial modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of financial planning and analysis techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and influence decision‑making.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities – we prioritize internal promotions
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage and Telemedicine
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance program – support for continued education and professional development

Please note: A pre‑employment background check, including a criminal record check and drug testing, is required.

PFX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.