Plant Controller

The Intersect Group; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group is sourcing a Plant Controller for our manufacturing client in Villa Rica, GA. This on-site role oversees the financial operations of the plant, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting operational decision-making.

You will manage the monthly close, ensure inventories and profitability analyses are accurate, and develop internal controls to safeguard assets while leading cost accounting, forecasting, and accounting functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• CPA, MBA, or MACC credentials advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly financial close, including financial statement preparation and variance analysis.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventories, financial reports, and profitability analyses.
• Develop and monitor internal controls to safeguard plant assets.
• Lead plant accounting functions, including overseeing personnel, inventory valuations, cost accounting, and forecasting.
• Analyze capital investments and plant process improvements to support business decisions.
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels to influence operational and financial outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong leadership presence in production and business decision-making.
• Maintain operational performance standards and financial accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Cost accounting

Financial close

Inventory management

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA/MBA/MACC advantageous

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Job description

## Plant Controller**Atlanta,GA30339**Posted: 10/20/2026Employment Type:Direct HireCategory: F&A - Accounting - AccountantJob Number: 251324Work Location: On-Site## Job Description**Plant Controller** **Compensation: $128K annual salary Opportunity:** Direct Hire **Location:**Villa Rica, GA Presented by: The Intersect Group **Company Overview:** Our client is an established and privately held manufacturing organization with a long history of serving a diverse range of industries. The company specializes in innovative packaging solutions and operates multiple manufacturing facilities across North America. With a large employee base and significant annual revenue, the organization is recognized for its commitment to quality, operational excellence, and continued growth. **Role Summary:** **The Plant Controller** oversees the financial operations of the manufacturing site, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting operational decision-making. This role involves managing financial systems, conducting analysis, and overseeing accounting functions within a high-volume production environment. The position reports directly to leadership and plays a key role in optimizing financial performance at the plant. **Key Responsibilities:** * Manage the monthly financial close process, including financial statement preparation and variance analysis.* Ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventories, financial reports, and profitability analyses.* Develop and monitor internal controls to safeguard plant assets.* Lead plant accounting functions, including overseeing personnel, inventory valuations, cost accounting, and forecasting.* Analyze capital investments and plant process improvements to support business decisions.* Communicate effectively across all organizational levels to influence operational and financial outcomes.* Demonstrate strong leadership presence in production and business decision-making.* Maintain operational performance standards and financial accuracy. **Key Requirements:** * Proven experience leading and influencing teams within a manufacturing finance environment.* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.* Extensive cost accounting experience with complex product lines.* Strong knowledge of operational systems and analytical tools.* Experience working with large ERP systems; JD Edwards experience is a plus.* CPA, MBA, or MACC credentials are advantageous.* Background in public accounting (audit) or manufacturing preferred.* Ability to work onsite at the Villa Rica facility. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in advancing your career as a Plant Controller, please apply now.