Plant Controller: Financial Strategy & Operations Lead

Aston Carter; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Plant Controller for a permanent role based in Elkhart, IN. The position partners with operations and leadership to oversee financial reporting, planning, and cost analysis across the manufacturing plant.

The role emphasizes month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls, with opportunities to advance within finance and operations. Ideal candidates have robust manufacturing finance experience and strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced professional certification or degree.
• Progressive accounting and finance experience (singled as 515+ years in role).
• Experience supporting manufacturing organizations with revenues in the $100M–$500M range.
• Strong month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with GL, reconciliations, forecasting, reporting, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned business units and ensure timely, accurate completion of all financial processes.
• Prepare, review, and maintain financial statements and management reporting packages in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls that protect company assets and maintain the integrity of all financial reporting and control processes.
• Analyze financial performance, including variances to budget and forecast, and recommend corrective actions where appropriate.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities for the plant and related business units.
• Develop and consolidate monthly sales and financial projections to support leadership decision-making.
• Prepare financial models and business analyses to evaluate business performance, support key decisions, and provide special reports and analyses for leadership as needed.

Education

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

CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Power BI

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Plant Controller for a permanent role based in Elkhart, IN. The position partners with operations and leadership to oversee financial reporting, planning, and cost analysis across the manufacturing plant.

The role emphasizes month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls, with opportunities to advance within finance and operations. Ideal candidates have robust manufacturing finance experience and strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.