Plant Controller: Cost & Variance-Focused Leader

Judge Direct Placement; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement seeks a Plant Controller for our Tulsa, OK site. The role leads plant accounting, linking operations to corporate finance to drive cost reduction and margin expansion.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in accounting with 3+ years in cost/manufacturing finance, strong standard costing knowledge, and ERP/BI system expertise. Expect close collaboration with operations to optimize plant performance and controls.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a dedicated cost accounting or manufacturing finance role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA designation desirable.
• Deep knowledge of standard costing methodologies, BOMs, routings, and inventory valuation techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and major ERP systems with BI reporting experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to translate financial data for non-financial plant personnel.

Responsibilities

• Direct the plant’s monthly financial close process with journal entries, reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Maintain and optimize the standard costing system and explain monthly manufacturing variances (PPV, labor efficiency, overhead absorption).
• Partner with the Plant Manager and operations to identify bottlenecks, scrap/waste, and efficiency improvements.
• Oversee inventory accounting processes, cycle counts, physical inventories, and SLOB tracking.
• Lead budgeting, rolling forecasts, and achievement of localized financial targets.
• Validate CapEx proposals and perform post-investment ROI analyses.
• Ensure robust internal controls, SOX compliance where applicable, and support external audits.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing finance

Standard costing

BOMs

Routings

Inventory valuation

Excel

ERP systems

BI reporting

Communication & influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA desirable

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Epicor

Job description

Judge Direct Placement seeks a Plant Controller for our Tulsa, OK site. The role leads plant accounting, linking operations to corporate finance to drive cost reduction and margin expansion.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in accounting with 3+ years in cost/manufacturing finance, strong standard costing knowledge, and ERP/BI system expertise. Expect close collaboration with operations to optimize plant performance and controls.