Plant Controller: Drive Financial Performance & Cost Savings

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

Job summary

Movement Search and Delivery, partnering with a multinational manufacturing company in the Greater Springfield–Branson, MO area, is seeking a Plant Controller. This on-site role supports financial operations for a major manufacturing facility, working closely with plant leadership and corporate finance to drive performance and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will oversee reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and internal controls, while translating financial results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Manufacturing/cost accounting experience preferred.
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant financial reporting, month-end close, and financial statement accuracy.
• Analyze financial results and provide explanations of 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 decisions.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Collaborate with corporate finance on reporting, planning, and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and plant performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial systems experience

Education

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

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Movement Search and Delivery, partnering with a multinational manufacturing company in the Greater Springfield–Branson, MO area, is seeking a Plant Controller. This on-site role supports financial operations for a major manufacturing facility, working closely with plant leadership and corporate finance to drive performance and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will oversee reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and internal controls, while translating financial results