Plant Controller - Hands-on Manufacturing Finance Partner

Guided Search Partners; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Executive Search firm is seeking a Plant Controller in Sacramento, CA. This onsite role focuses on manufacturing finance, including cost accounting and inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 5+ years of experience, and strong skills in ERP systems and Excel. This key role aims to protect financial integrity while supporting better decision-making and improved operational performance within the plant. Collaboration with leadership and operational teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing accounting experience, preferably in cost accounting.
• Experience managing inventory and internal controls.
• Comfortable working in an onsite plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Own plant-level accounting and finance activities.
• Lead cost accounting and variance analysis.
• Manage inventory accounting and controls.
• Prepare monthly financial results and forecasts.
• Support compliance and audit-related activities.
• Build and improve financial reporting processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory control

Financial modeling

Data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software (JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle)

Excel

Job description

A leading Executive Search firm is seeking a Plant Controller in Sacramento, CA. This onsite role focuses on manufacturing finance, including cost accounting and inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 5+ years of experience, and strong skills in ERP systems and Excel. This key role aims to protect financial integrity while supporting better decision-making and improved operational performance within the plant. Collaboration with leadership and operational teams is essential.