Plant Controller — Manufacturing Finance Leader (Onsite)

Goodwin Recruiting; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation candidates welcome

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Plant Controller in Gordon, GA to lead manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and plant financial reporting for an established global manufacturer.

You’ll own the plant finance function, partner with operations, drive decisions on costs, production and capital investments while directing month-end close and internal controls. This onsite role requires relocation flexibility and travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting; standard costing preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, inventory accounting, budgeting & forecasting.
• Ability to translate financial results into operational recommendations.
• CPA or MBA preferred, not required.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, general accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and GAAP reporting.
• Prepare annual plant budgets, monthly forecasts and operating performance reports.
• Analyze manufacturing costs including labor, materials, overhead and distribution.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify cost savings and improve performance.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and evaluate obsolete inventory.
• Support capital expenditure analysis and manage fixed assets.
• Lead monthly plant financial reviews and participate in production floor walkthroughs.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits.
• Collaborate with corporate finance to improve accounting processes.

Skills

Manufacturing cost accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

GAAP accounting

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Operations partnering

Analytical skills

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Plant Controller in Gordon, GA to lead manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and plant financial reporting for an established global manufacturer.

You’ll own the plant finance function, partner with operations, drive decisions on costs, production and capital investments while directing month-end close and internal controls. This onsite role requires relocation flexibility and travel up to 30%.