Plant Controller

Ducommun, Inc.

Tulsa (OK)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. Tulsa facility is seeking a Plant Controller to lead financial close, GAAP reporting, and SOX compliance in a manufacturing setting. You will partner with Operations leadership to drive forecasting, cost analysis, and value creation across the plant.

The role requires strong accounting expertise, manufacturing cost control, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders with data-driven insights. On-site duties include close coordination with site leadership and audits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
8+ years in progressive accounting/finance in manufacturing.
Experience supporting month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Experience with government contracting accounting principles (CAS, FAR exposure preferred).
Experience leading finance teams in a manufacturing or multi-shift environment.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Prepare financial statements under US GAAP and corporate reporting rules.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and account reviews.
Ensure SOX compliance, testing, and internal control effectiveness.
Coordinate internal and external audits and respond to requests.
Develop site-level accounting procedures and maintain control frameworks.
Lead annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, and long-range planning.
Monitor manufacturing costs, including labor, overhead, and material usage.
Provide financial insights to improve profitability and cost performance.
Manage all product costing activities and cost reporting with operations.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

Manufacturing cost accounting

Variance analysis

Forecasting & budgeting

Leadership & stakeholder management

Financial reporting & close process

SOX compliance

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance or related field

MBA / CPA / CMA designation preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Plant Controller

The
Plant Controller serves as a key financial leader and business partner to the
Performance Center Director and Operations leadership. This role is responsible
for ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies, GAAP, and SOX
requirements while driving financial performance, transparency, and decision
support. The Controller provides financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic
insights to support operational decision-making and value creation within a
manufacturing environment.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission‑critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Tulsa, OK manufactures state‑of‑the‑art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense.

Job Summary

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting deadlines
Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with US GAAP and corporate reporting requirements
Perform balance sheet reconciliations, account reviews, and variance analysis for all key accounts
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements, including SOX 404 testing, documentation, and internal control effectiveness
Coordinate internal and external audits, including support for audit requests, schedules, and issue resolution
Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks
Develop, document, and maintain site-level accounting procedures and ensure consistent application
Lead annual operating plan (AOP), monthly forecasting cycles, and long‑range financial planning activities
Perform detailed variance analysis (actual vs. forecast vs. budget) and communicate key drivers to operations and leadership
Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, including labor, overhead, material usage, and production variances
Support margin analysis and financial forecasting on a weekly and monthly basis
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support decision‑making and business planning
Provide financial insights to improve profitability, efficiency, and cost performance
Manage all product costing activities, including standard costing, labor collection, and utilization tracking
Monitor and analyze overhead rates, absorption, and manufacturing cost drivers
Partner with operations, production, materials, and engineering to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting
Review and analyze manufacturing performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Ensure alignment between financial reporting and operational performance (cost matching and revenue recognition principles)
Serve as a strategic business partner to the Performance Center Director and Operations leadership
Provide financial guidance and robust challenge to operational decisions to drive value creation
Support bid and proposal activities, including cost estimation, pricing analysis, and rate structure modeling
Review customer and supplier contracts for financial impact, ensuring alignment with accounting policies and revenue recognition standards
Partner with cross‑functional teams (production, materials, supply chain, customer service) to support operational execution
Manage capital planning, approval processes, and tracking capital expenditures
Ensure alignment of capital investments with business strategy and financial targets
Monitor financial controls related to cash, treasury processes, and site‑level financial transactions as required
Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements for a publicly traded company
Lead, develop, and mentor the site finance team to strengthen technical accounting and analytical capabilities
Ensure team members are properly trained on accounting policies, SOX requirements, and financial processes
Establish and maintain a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance function
Support succession planning and capability development within the finance organization
Responsible for protecting and maintaining all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use of this information, documentation, or products; including authorized and proper use of such information in regard to marking, storing, transmitting, and destruction of data
Support all visitors and security policies to protect ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information, documents, products, etc. from unauthorized access by informing management immediately of any concerns
Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in employee's work area
Performs other duties as assigned
Regular and acceptable attendance is an
essential function of this job

Required Skills and Qualifications

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting
standards
Deep understanding of manufacturing cost accounting,
including standard costing, overhead allocation, and variance analysis
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with
ability to interpret complex financial and operational data
Experience partnering with operations, engineering,
supply chain, and commercial teams
Strong leadership, communication, and presentation
skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel,
PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and financial
reporting tools
Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX
compliance requirements
Ability to manage high-volume detail work while
meeting aggressive deadlines
Strong organizational skills with high attention to
accuracy and timeliness
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic manufacturing
environment
Strong business acumen with ability to connect
financial performance to operational drivers
Ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and
data-driven insights

Required Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
field
8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
in a manufacturing environment
Prior plant controller or equivalent site finance
leadership experience
Experience supporting month‑end close, forecasting,
budgeting, and financial reporting
Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial, or
regulated manufacturing environments preferred
Experience with government contracting accounting
principles (CAS, FAR exposure preferred)
Experience supporting audits with external auditors
(e.g., Big Four firms)
Experience leading finance teams in a manufacturing or
multi‑shift production environment
Strong exposure to bid/proposal pricing, rate
structuring, and contract financial analysis