Plant Controller (Manufacturing)

The Judge Group; South Haven (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Plant Controller for a large manufacturing plant located in northwestern Indiana. This on-site role (Mon-Fri) covers all aspects of financial processes including finance controls, general ledger and fixed asset accounting. Candidate relocation assistance is available, while sponsorship is not provided.

The position emphasizes operational finance support to the General Manager, integrating accounting with business planning and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar field.
• 5+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Leadership experience in a turn-around situation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting function to facilitate accurate, reliable financial statements.
• Coordinate with the Materials Department to update standard vs actual costs of purchased inventory items.
• Ensure proper use of general ledger accounts to provide accurate information reporting.
• Develop and deploy plant operating metrics to plant leadership to drive performance toward budget.
• Prepare monthly analysis of plant performance, variances, and drive action plans to improve.
• Review, approve and maintain all records related to the purchase of new capital assets.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts monthly to facilitate financial consolidation.
• Manage general ledger system, ensure subledgers are accurately transacted and month-end journals are processed according to GAAP.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Large manufacturing company is looking for a Plant Controller for one of their plants in North-western IN

Basic relocation assistance is available for candidates within a few hours (drive-in). THis company does not offer sponsorship of any kind.

This is an on-site position (Mon-Fri) - there is not a remote or hybrid option

Summary

Responsible for all aspects of the financial processes including finance controls, general ledger and fixed asset accounting.

The position involves preparation, analysis interpretation and reconciliation of accounting records. To be operationally focused, employing a demonstrated understanding of the business processes to support the General Manager in executing and monitoring the business plan.

Duties

• Manage the accounting function to facilitate the delivery of accurate, reliable financial statements.
• Coordination with the Materials Department to update the standard/actual costs of purchased inventory items.
• Ensure the proper use of general ledger accounts to provide accurate information reporting.
• Develop and deploy plant operating metrics to plant leadership to drive performance consistent with budget.
• Prepare monthly analysis of plant performance, variances, and drive action plans to improve.
• Review, approve and maintain all records related to the purchase of new capital assets.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts monthly to facilitate financial consolidation.
• Manage general ledger system, assure subledgers are accurately transacted and month end journals are processed according to GAAP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (or similar field)
• 5 + years of work experience in the Manufacturing Industry
• Leadership experience in a turn-around situation.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities of 2 accountants and an AP/AR Clerk.

Benefits

The company provides a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, and other items