Plant Controller - Manufacturing - Hampton, NH

Page Executive; New Hampshire; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Annual bonus 20%

Competitive PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Page Executive in New Hampshire is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead the accounting function at a $100M manufacturing site. The role reports to senior finance and partners with site leadership to improve profitability and drive financial performance.

The successful candidate will own site-level reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and close processes, while guiding cost accounting, WIP analysis, and capital expenditure planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong background in manufacturing accounting and cost control.
• Experience with standard costing and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site financial activities including month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Provide insightful analyses of operational and financial performance with variance commentary.
• Partner with manufacturing and site leadership to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Oversee cost accounting, standard costing, variances, inventory accounting, and productivity analysis.
• Develop reporting around WIP, percentage-of-completion, and contract profitability.
• Support inventory management, PPV analysis, and manufacturing metrics.

Skills

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel

Manufacturing accounting

Variance analysis

Finance leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

• Opportunity to spearhead the accounting department of a $100m manufacturing site
• 9/80 schedule, allowing for an additional 26 days off per year (every other Fri)

About Our Client

Our client is a growing, highly engineered manufacturing business serving regulated and mission-critical end markets. Backed by significant investment and operating from a well-established site, the organization combines the stability of an established manufacturer with the pace and opportunity of a growth-focused environment.

Due to continued expansion and increasing operational complexity, the company is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to partner closely with site leadership and drive financial performance across a major manufacturing facility. The role is based in Hampton, NH and offers significant visibility with senior executives and key decision-makers.

The employer has partnered exclusively with Michael Page Boston to secure their next Plant Controller hire.

Job Description

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Plant Controller will serve as the lead finance partner for a manufacturing site generating $100M+ in annual revenue. The successful candidate will own site-level financial reporting, drive operational performance, and provide commercial insight to support continued growth. Main duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Lead all site financial activities including month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Provide insightful analysis of operational and financial performance, including variance analysis and management commentary.
• Partner with manufacturing, operations, programme management, and site leadership teams to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Oversee cost accounting activities including standard costing, manufacturing variances, inventory accounting, cost roll-ups, and productivity analysis.
• Develop and enhance reporting around work-in-progress (WIP), percentage-of-completion accounting, and contract profitability.
• Support inventory management initiatives, including analysis of purchase price variance (PPV) and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Drive process improvements that strengthen financial controls, reporting accuracy, and decision-making.
• Lead site budgeting and capital expenditure planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate financial policies.
• Support external audits and regulatory reviews as required.
• Provide leadership and mentorship across the broader site finance function while partnering with accounting and shared services teams.

The Successful Applicant

In return for a competitive remuneration package, the successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in manufacturing related accounting
• Strong cost-accounting experience - non-negotiable
• Experience supporting standard costing environments and analysing manufacturing variances.
• Understanding of WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting methodologies etc.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse complex operational and financial data.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and communicate financial information to non-finance audiences.
• Strong commercial mindset with a track record of driving performance improvements.

What’s on Offer

• Base salary range of $ 180,000 to $ 190,000, dependent upon experience
• 20% annual bonus - performance related
• Competitive benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• 9/80 schedule, allowing for an additional 26 days off per year (every other Friday).