Plant Controller - Costing, GAAP, and Margin Optimization

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Backus (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Concepts, Inc. is seeking an experienced financial leader for our manufacturing plant to manage cost accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. The role partners with Plant Manager and operations leadership to drive profitability and operational performance.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in standard costing, inventory controls, and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment, supported by strong Excel modeling and ERP systems proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5–10+ years in accounting or finance.
• Manufacturing or plant finance experience required.
• Experience in standard cost accounting and variance analysis.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the plant with accurate results.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain integrity of the plant's balance sheet and income statement.
• Own the cost accounting structure: standard costing, inventory, variances.
• Analyze production costs, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.
• Monitor and report key manufacturing metrics such as cost per unit and scrap.
• Develop the plant's annual operating budget and forecasts.
• Provide variance analysis and insights to improve profitability.

Skills

Plant cost accounting

Variance analysis

U.S. GAAP

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Clear Concepts, Inc. is seeking an experienced financial leader for our manufacturing plant to manage cost accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. The role partners with Plant Manager and operations leadership to drive profitability and operational performance.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in standard costing, inventory controls, and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment, supported by strong Excel modeling and ERP systems proficiency.