Plant Controller: Costing, GAAP & Variance Analysis

General Aluminum Mfg. Company; Conneaut (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Aluminum Manufacturing, an Angstrom affiliate, seeks a Plant Controller for the Conneaut facility to lead financial planning, cost analysis, and GAAP-compliant reporting. You will manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes and provide clear insights to improve profitability.

The role requires 6–10 years in manufacturing accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, strong US GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience (Plex or SAP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 6-10 years of manufacturing accounting and controlling experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• ERP experience, Plex or SAP preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities including preparing financial statements.
• Maintain General Ledger accuracy and perform reconciliations (inventory, standard cost, cost variance).
• Handle Fixed Assets accounting (depreciation, additions, disposals).
• Conduct variance analysis (cost, scrap, labor, overhead) with explanations.
• Perform in-depth financial and operational analysis of key indicators to uncover improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate AR/AP and Payroll GLs to meet financial objectives.
• Prepare financial forecasts and projections.
• Assist or test ERP improvements.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

US GAAP knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

ERP experience Plex or SAP

Financial analysis skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Plex ERP

SAP

Job description

General Aluminum Manufacturing, an Angstrom affiliate, seeks a Plant Controller for the Conneaut facility to lead financial planning, cost analysis, and GAAP-compliant reporting. You will manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes and provide clear insights to improve profitability.

The role requires 6–10 years in manufacturing accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, strong US GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience (Plex or SAP).