Plant Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Town of Darien (WI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC partners with a growing public company to recruit a Plant Controller in Wisconsin. This highly visible finance leadership role oversees the financial operations for two manufacturing facilities and drives cost control, reporting, and budgeting.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing finance leadership experience, a degree in Accounting or Finance, ERP experience (Epicor preferred), and credentials such as CPA or MBA.

Qualifications

• Experience as Manufacturing Plant Controller or similar manufacturing finance leadership role.
• Experience managing and developing a finance/accounting team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing operations finance.
• ERP experience, preferably Epicor.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations for the 2 manufacturing facilities.
• Lead monthly close, financial reporting, cost accounting, and inventory management.
• Partner with operations leaders to improve cost structure, productivity, and labor efficiency.
• Manage revenue recognition, standard costing, and inventory controls.
• Lead production budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Maintain SOX compliance and internal control effectiveness.
• Supervise and develop a team.

Skills

Manufacturing Plant Controller

Finance Leadership

Team Development

Cost Accounting

Inventory Management

Epicor ERP

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Plant Controller

Ready to step into a highly visible finance leadership role with a growing public company? Join an organization at the forefront of powering infrastructures, where you’ll play a key role in operational performance, financial strategy, and continued expansion.

Salary: $145,000 – $170,000 + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a publicly traded company experiencing significant growth and investment
• Robust benefits package including low health insurance premiums and 5% 401k match
• Work within a growth-oriented environment that is actively expanding its workforce and operations
• High visibility role with regular interaction with plant leadership and executive management

Key Responsibilities for the Plant Controller:

• Oversee financial operations for the 2 manufacturing facilities
• Lead monthly close, financial reporting, cost accounting, and inventory management activities
• Partner with operations leaders to improve cost structure, productivity, and labor efficiency
• Manage revenue recognition, standard costing, and inventory controls
• Lead production budgeting and forecasting processes
• Maintain SOX compliance and internal control effectiveness
• Supervise and develop a team

Qualifications for the Plant Controller:

• Experience as a Manufacturing Plant Controller or similar manufacturing finance leadership role
• Prior experience managing and developing a finance/accounting teamBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing operations finance
• ERP experience, preferably Epicor
• CPA and/or MBA preferred

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