Plant Controller: Drive Cost, Forecasting & Insight

Movement Search & Delivery; Springfield, Branson (MO, MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search and Delivery is partnering with a multinational manufacturing company in the Greater Springfield–Branson, MO area to identify a Plant Controller to lead the financial operations of a major manufacturing facility.

The role collaborates with plant leadership and corporate finance to drive performance, develop budgets and forecasts, manage costs, and provide actionable insights that influence strategy and capital decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting/finance or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant financial reporting, month-end close, and financial statement accuracy.
• Analyze financial results and explain variances and drivers.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for the plant.
• Partner with plant leadership on cost improvement initiatives and operational performance.
• Support capital investments and provide financial analysis for major business decisions.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Collaborate with corporate finance and accounting teams on reporting, planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and overall plant performance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Movement Search and Delivery is partnering with a multinational manufacturing company in the Greater Springfield–Branson, MO area to identify a Plant Controller to lead the financial operations of a major manufacturing facility.

The role collaborates with plant leadership and corporate finance to drive performance, develop budgets and forecasts, manage costs, and provide actionable insights that influence strategy and capital decisions.