Plant Controller: Finance Partner for Manufacturing

The Clorox Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off

Fertility/adoption benefits

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking a Plant Controller for our Parsons, WV site. In this role, you will partner with plant leadership to drive financial performance, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and manage inventory controls and payroll at the manufacturing site.

You will support audits, maintain internal controls, and collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to identify cost-saving opportunities while guiding strategic business decisions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting, finance, controllership, or plant finance experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or industrial environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and month-end close processes.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, inventory management, and financial compliance.
• Experience supporting audits and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into business insights.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance specialist and trusted advisor to plant leadership.
• Conduct the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasting activities, and long-range financial planning.
• Analyze plant performance and provide actionable recommendations to improve operational and financial results.
• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, reports, and business performance metrics.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Drive financial visibility and accountability through variance analysis, cost tracking, and performance reporting.
• Own the plant inventory management process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong inventory controls.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead administrative functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other plant financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Internal controls

Inventory management

Cost tracking

Cross-functional partnering

SAP

Excel

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Clorox Company is seeking a Plant Controller for our Parsons, WV site. In this role, you will partner with plant leadership to drive financial performance, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and manage inventory controls and payroll at the manufacturing site.

You will support audits, maintain internal controls, and collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to identify cost-saving opportunities while guiding strategic business decisions.