Plant Controller: ERP System Leader & Costing Specialist

Judge Direct Placement; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement in York County, Hanover is searching for a Plant Controller to oversee financial operations and lead a major ERP system implementation. This role involves managing accounting processes, inventory valuation, and partnering with operational leadership to enhance plant efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of accounting/finance experience in manufacturing, strong skills in cost accounting, and proven ERP implementation experience. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is essential, with preferred certifications like CPA or CMA.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mastery of manufacturing cost accounting and variance analysis.
• Proven track record of hands-on participation in ERP implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP implementation and accounting infrastructure rebuild.
• Evaluate accounting processes and design updated SOPs.
• Establish robust internal controls around inventory management.
• Maintain and optimize the plant’s standard costing system.
• Partner with Plant Manager for data-driven insights.
• Oversee monthly close process, financial reporting and budgeting.
• Educate plant personnel on new systems to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Manufacturing cost accounting

Inventory management

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

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

CPA, CMA or MBA certifications

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Judge Direct Placement in York County, Hanover is searching for a Plant Controller to oversee financial operations and lead a major ERP system implementation. This role involves managing accounting processes, inventory valuation, and partnering with operational leadership to enhance plant efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of accounting/finance experience in manufacturing, strong skills in cost accounting, and proven ERP implementation experience. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is essential, with preferred certifications like CPA or CMA.