Plant Controller: Cost & Inventory Lead

The People Co.; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

The People Co. in Vineland, NJ seeks a Plant Controller to oversee finance operations, ensure timely month-end close, and drive cost management across manufacturing plants. You will develop SOPs, analyze costs, maintain asset data, and lead variance analysis with meaningful commentary.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 5+ years in plant controlling, advanced Excel skills, and strong attention to detail for high-pressure environments. Food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with professional CPA preferred.
• 5+ years in plant controlling or similar finance leadership role.
• Proven experience in financial close, reporting, and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance operations to ensure accurate and timely reporting and month-end close.
• Analyze and reconcile accounts for on-balance sheet accuracy and cost statements.
• Prepare and post adjusting journal entries and develop SOPs for data collection.
• Develop tools for financial reporting and monitor internal controls.
• Lead budgeting and quarterly LE processes at the plant and manage capex reporting.
• Support pricing decisions and monitor inventory assets and variances.
• Drive cost management, efficiency improvements, and automation initiatives.

Skills

CPA

Advanced Excel

Plant Controlling experience

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Power Pivot

Data Modelling

Job description

The People Co. in Vineland, NJ seeks a Plant Controller to oversee finance operations, ensure timely month-end close, and drive cost management across manufacturing plants. You will develop SOPs, analyze costs, maintain asset data, and lead variance analysis with meaningful commentary.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 5+ years in plant controlling, advanced Excel skills, and strong attention to detail for high-pressure environments. Food manufacturing experience is preferred.