Plant Controller - Manufacturing Ops (Hybrid)

Leoforce; Temple (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical plans (dental & vision)

Company‑paid disability & life

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave & vacation

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Plant Controller to lead financial operations for two small production sites and support a major facility in Temple, TX. You will own cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and plant-level decision support in a hands-on leadership role.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in manufacturing finance, strong cost accounting skills, advanced Excel/BI capabilities, and ERP experience (Oracle/SAP). This hybrid role mixes on-site leadership with some remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close, journal entries, variances, and management reports.
• Develop annual plans and quarterly forecasts for production and overhead.
• Reconcile key accounts and manage inventory-related items.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and lead cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Evaluate capital investments and ROI with plant and corporate.
• Maintain internal controls and GAAP adherence, support audits.
• Streamline reporting and automate workflows for better visibility.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and IT on improvements.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

BI reporting

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Leoforce is seeking a Plant Controller to lead financial operations for two small production sites and support a major facility in Temple, TX. You will own cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and plant-level decision support in a hands-on leadership role.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in manufacturing finance, strong cost accounting skills, advanced Excel/BI capabilities, and ERP experience (Oracle/SAP). This hybrid role mixes on-site leadership with some remote work.