Plant Controller — Manufacturing Finance Leader

Snap-on; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

FSA

Life insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

401K with 3% employer match

Paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Weekly pay

Climate-controlled work environment

Job summary

Snap-on is seeking a Plant Controller for our Elkmont, Alabama Manufacturing Plant. This on-site role directs accounting activities, ensures accurate monthly reporting, and leads a small team under the Director of Accounting and Finance.

The role requires a strong background in cost accounting within manufacturing, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. A Bachelor’s in Accounting is required, MBA preferred, with robust analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years in manufacturing cost accounting.
• Strong knowledge of general and cost accounting, purchasing, payroll policies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; good analytical and auditing skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and validate all accounting activities including labor distribution, inventories, general receipts, scrap, rework, accounts payable, and journal entries.
• Analyze monthly plant financial results and initiate cost reduction actions.
• Plan and develop annual plant budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly flash reports.
• Manage internal controls and support SOX certification; supervise two or more staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Snap-on is seeking a Plant Controller for our Elkmont, Alabama Manufacturing Plant. This on-site role directs accounting activities, ensures accurate monthly reporting, and leads a small team under the Director of Accounting and Finance.

The role requires a strong background in cost accounting within manufacturing, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. A Bachelor’s in Accounting is required, MBA preferred, with robust analytical skills.