Plant Controller: Lead Finance & Cost Optimization

Lakeside Book Company; Owensville (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee appreciation programs

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Owensville, MO, seeks a Finance Manager who will lead all plant-level accounting and financial reporting. You will drive strategic decision-making and ensure compliance with corporate guidelines.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, at least 7 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, and strong analytical skills. The role offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k match.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting or finance experience in manufacturing with cost accounting background.
• Experience with financial compliance and internal controls.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Own the monthly close process and financial results analysis.
• Coordinate annual budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Accounting

Analytical skills

Leadership

ERP proficiency

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Essbase

Job description

Lakeside Book Company in Owensville, MO, seeks a Finance Manager who will lead all plant-level accounting and financial reporting. You will drive strategic decision-making and ensure compliance with corporate guidelines.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, at least 7 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, and strong analytical skills. The role offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k match.