Plant Controller (Manufacturing) (1153391)

The Judge Group; South Haven (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Plant Controller for a large manufacturing plant in northwestern Indiana. This on-site role supports GAAP accounting, financial controls, and fixed asset management for the facility, reporting to plant leadership.

Key duties include general ledger oversight, cost accounting with standard vs. actual cost updates, monthly close, and performance analysis to drive the business plan.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting function to deliver accurate financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger, fixed assets, and monthly close.
• Coordinate with Materials to update standard vs. actual costs.
• Develop plant operating metrics and drive performance to budget.
• Reconcile intercompany and prepare variance analyses.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location:

South Haven, IN

Salary:

$110,000.00 USD Annually - $130,000.00 USD Annually

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