Plant Controller & Finance Leader: Forecasting & Costing

Jadex Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alltrista Plastics LLC, a Jadex Inc. subsidiary, seeks a proactive Financial Controller to lead plant finance, forecasting, and reporting.

You will own the cost accounting system, manage the general ledger, and coordinate with divisional support to deliver accurate, timely financial data for management. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, budgeting experience, and the ability to guide financial decisions in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 3–5 years of general accounting experience in a manufacturing facility.
• 6–12 years of proactive financial analysis experience using spreadsheets, databases, and reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Cost Accounting system, including quotes, standards, and inventory reconciliations.
• Maintains General Ledger and ensures adherence to accounting policies.
• Performs subledger reconciliations and records company transactions/assets per GAAP.
• Prepares operating budgets and forecasts; analyzes variances and reports them to management.
• Leads financial analyses of capital projects and ROI documentation.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Independent worker

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Alltrista Plastics LLC, a Jadex Inc. subsidiary, seeks a proactive Financial Controller to lead plant finance, forecasting, and reporting.

You will own the cost accounting system, manage the general ledger, and coordinate with divisional support to deliver accurate, timely financial data for management. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, budgeting experience, and the ability to guide financial decisions in a high-volume manufacturing environment.