Plant Controller: Cost, Budget & Inventory Leader

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

HSA option

Vision and dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Weekly pay

Climate-controlled environment

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting seeks a Plant Controller for its Elkmont, Alabama manufacturing plant. The role directs accounting activities and oversees budgeting, forecasting, inventory controls, and financial reporting to drive cost improvements.

You will manage a small team, ensure SOX compliance, and partner with operations to deliver timely monthly results and annual budgets. On-site, full-time with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 5+ years manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general and cost accounting, purchasing, and payroll policies.
• Experience with standard cost systems and budgeting processes.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and validate accounting activities including labor distribution, inventory, general receipts, scrap, rework, accounts payable, closed order variances, fixed assets, and journal entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies involving personnel, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze monthly plant financial results and implement cost-reduction recommendations.
• Explain financial variances and corrective actions to address unfavorable variances or maintain favorable performance.
• Review and approve capital expenditure requests, including the accuracy of assumptions and accountability for results.
• Provide weekly financial flashes highlighting action items needed to meet financial goals.
• Complete and submit the formal four-quarter rolling forecast process each quarter and explain significant changes from prior periods.
• Develop annual plant operating budgets based on plant capabilities and cost, service, and quality objectives.
• Manage cycle count programs for all inventory, including finished goods.
• Direct the annual standard cost roll and make recommendations regarding products or product groups requiring improvement.
• Maintain safeguards for the integrity and security of plant inventory and fixed assets.
• Maintain adequate internal controls and support QAR and SOX certification requirements.
• Direct special assignments designed to enhance plant performance.
• Support the personal and professional development of direct reports.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Labor distribution

SOX controls

Staff leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crawford Thomas Recruiting seeks a Plant Controller for its Elkmont, Alabama manufacturing plant. The role directs accounting activities and oversees budgeting, forecasting, inventory controls, and financial reporting to drive cost improvements.

You will manage a small team, ensure SOX compliance, and partner with operations to deliver timely monthly results and annual budgets. On-site, full-time with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.