Plant Controller

InnoSource; Tupelo (MS); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

InnoSource is seeking a Plant Controller for our manufacturing facility in Tupelo, Mississippi. The role combines financial reporting, budgeting, and cost analysis with hands-on plant accounting, while supporting leadership in operational decisions.

The position is hybrid, with periodic travel to the Clarksdale facility and mileage reimbursement. A Bachelor's in a related field and 3–5 years of manufacturing accounting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years accounting/financial analysis in manufacturing or plant setting.
• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.
• Experience with inventory accounting and financial controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Control inventory and conduct cost analyses.
• Partner with plant leadership to support business decisions.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Excel

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a Plant Controller to support financial operations for our Fortune 500 manufacturing facility. This hybrid role is primarily based in Tupelo, MS, with periodic travel to the Clarksdale facility (mileage reimbursement provided).

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and analyze financial reports
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes
• Control inventory and conduct cost analyses
• Partner with plant leadership to support business decisions

Pay: $40.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 1st Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Support financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Analyze plant costs, inventory, and operational performance.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Partner with plant leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations.

Requirements

Hybrid work arrangement based in Tupelo, MS, with occasional travel to the Clarksdale facility on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Mileage reimbursement provided for business travel.

Skills and Knowledge – Plant Controller

• Pay: $40.00/hour
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 1st Shift
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Manufacturing or plant accounting experience preferred.

Education and Experience – Plant Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or manufacturing finance (preferred).
• Manufacturing, plant, or cost accounting experience (strongly preferred).
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end close activities (preferred).
• Experience with inventory accounting and financial controls (a plus).

Benefits & Pay

Compensation

• $40 per hour
• Health Insurance, Dental Reimbursement, and Life Insurance

Finance, Controller, Accounting, Economics

InnoSource has been Putting Passion to Work for over 25 years. We care about our associates and our clients, and we aim to deliver for both. This means connecting each individual with the best long‑term career fit based on unique skills and needs, and guiding you through the process along the way.

Application Assistance

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in the application process please contact 614-775-1400 or email [e-mail] .
We are an equal Opportunity Employer Age / Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Disability / Veteran.