Plant Controller: Manufacturing Finance & Cost Insight

Angstrom NA LLC; Conneaut (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Aluminum Manufacturing seeks a Plant Controller to oversee financials for the Conneaut Plant and support multiple General Aluminum locations. The role involves planning, collecting, and analyzing financial data to determine production costs, profitability, and cost control opportunities.

You will manage month-end closes, maintain the general ledger in GAAP, and provide management with detailed insights. ERP, cost accounting, and cross-functional collaboration are key parts of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance.
• 6-10 yrs prior relevant experience in Manufacturing Accounting and Controlling.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• ERP System experience esp. Plex, SAP or similar.
• Good judgment, problem identification and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Maintain control of the General Ledger to assure accuracy of transactions and GAAP compliance.
• Fixed Assets Accounting, including changes, depreciation schedules, and disposal processing.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis and provide explanations of significant deviations from plan.
• Complete in-depth financial and operational analysis of key indicators to uncover opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll GLs within the company.
• Prepare financial forecasts and projections.
• Assist or test ERP improvements.
• Other duties as assigned by Management and Corporate.

Skills

US GAAP

ERP systems (Plex/SAP)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Plex ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

General Aluminum Manufacturing seeks a Plant Controller to oversee financials for the Conneaut Plant and support multiple General Aluminum locations. The role involves planning, collecting, and analyzing financial data to determine production costs, profitability, and cost control opportunities.

You will manage month-end closes, maintain the general ledger in GAAP, and provide management with detailed insights. ERP, cost accounting, and cross-functional collaboration are key parts of this role.