Plant Controller - Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Lead

The Armor Group, Inc.; Lilburn (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Armor Group, Inc. seeks a Plant Controller for its Georgia manufacturing facilities. You will manage the monthly close, cost accounting, and inventories while coordinating with the Corporate Controller’s Office for balance sheet reconciliations and audit support.

Ideal candidates bring 4–7 years in manufacturing accounting, experience with standard costing, variances, and ABC costing; CPA or MS in accounting is a plus. This on-site role reports to senior finance leadership.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years experience as Plant Controller or Senior Accountant in manufacturing.
• Progressively increasing responsibility in accounting, POC accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, inventories, audits.
• CPA certification and/or master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly close for the Georgia facility, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare consolidations and reporting for all sites and divisions, with monthly executive summaries for the Georgia site.
• Develop annual budget and forecasts for the Georgia manufacturing facility, with variance analysis.
• Lead inventory management, cycle counts, aging, and Min/Max tracking for Georgia facilities.
• Coordinate with Corporate Controller’s Office for balance sheet reconciliations and audits.
• Compute overhead rates using ABC costing and update standard costs annually.
• Project leadership for physical inventory and ensure timely profitability reporting for Georgia.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

CPA or MS in Accounting

Tools

ABC costing

Job description

The Armor Group, Inc. seeks a Plant Controller for its Georgia manufacturing facilities. You will manage the monthly close, cost accounting, and inventories while coordinating with the Corporate Controller’s Office for balance sheet reconciliations and audit support.

Ideal candidates bring 4–7 years in manufacturing accounting, experience with standard costing, variances, and ABC costing; CPA or MS in accounting is a plus. This on-site role reports to senior finance leadership.