Plant Controller: Costing & Ops Finance Leader

Analog Devices, Inc.; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401k and paid time off

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Chelmsford, MA seeks a Plant Controller to lead the site’s financial architecture, cost structures, and long-range profitability.

You will partner with operations and commercial finance to translate complex data into actionable insights and drive disciplined cost management at a rapidly scaling manufacturing site. The role requires deep costing expertise, CAS/FAR knowledge, and strong business acumen, with responsibility for forecasting, cost optimization, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA/CPA/CGFM preferred.
• Significant experience in manufacturing finance, ideally in aerospace/defense/government contracting.
• Deep expertise in standard costing, billable rate structures, and cost accounting.
• Ability to translate financial insights into operational improvements in strategic planning and optimization.
• Experience with SAP, financial modelling tools, and data analysis platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve standard cost structures for Chelmsford manufacturing, ensuring alignment with government program requirements and cost accounting standards.
• Drive rigor in billable rates, cost methodologies, and compliance with CAS/FAR and US GAAP requirements.
• Develop activity-based costing frameworks that improve visibility into cost drivers and accountability.
• Serve as the primary Finance Business Partner to site leadership, translating financial performance into operational decision-making.
• Lead forecasting, financial close, and variance analysis processes, clearly articulating key drivers and risks.

Skills

Costing expertise

Standard costing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA/CPA/CGFM preferred

Tools

SAP

Financial modelling tools

Data analysis platforms

Job description

Analog Devices, Inc. in Chelmsford, MA seeks a Plant Controller to lead the site’s financial architecture, cost structures, and long-range profitability.

You will partner with operations and commercial finance to translate complex data into actionable insights and drive disciplined cost management at a rapidly scaling manufacturing site. The role requires deep costing expertise, CAS/FAR knowledge, and strong business acumen, with responsibility for forecasting, cost optimization, and