Plant Controller: Manufacturing Finance Leader

Confidential Employer; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in North Atlanta is seeking a hands-on Plant Controller to lead all plant-level accounting functions and drive accurate financial reporting tied to production activity.

You will partner with operations to strengthen cost accounting, inventory integrity, and process improvements while ensuring GAAP compliance and successful audits. A strong manufacturing background and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong manufacturing experience, including cost and inventory accounting.
• ERP experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, and fixed assets.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain ownership of the general ledger and reconciliations.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and supported.
• Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, reconciliation, and physical inventory processes.
• Partner with plant operations to align financial reporting with production activity.

Skills

Cost accounting

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP system (Manufacturing)

Job description

Confidential Employer in North Atlanta is seeking a hands-on Plant Controller to lead all plant-level accounting functions and drive accurate financial reporting tied to production activity.

You will partner with operations to strengthen cost accounting, inventory integrity, and process improvements while ensuring GAAP compliance and successful audits. A strong manufacturing background and ERP experience are essential.