Plant Controller - Miami

Selby Jennings; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Plant Controller for a large manufacturing facility in Miami, FL. The role leads plant finance, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and reporting, partnering with operations to drive profitability and cost savings.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing finance, strong cost accounting and ERP/Excel skills, and advanced degrees or certifications (CPA/CMA/MBA preferred). Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity is offered along with comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years in accounting or finance within manufacturing
• Strong cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Experience supporting a large manufacturing plant or multi-site operation
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
• ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills
• Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Responsibilities

• Lead plant finance and accounting activities: budgeting, forecasting, costing, inventory accounting, monthly reporting
• Partner with operations to analyze costs, improve profitability and identify savings opportunities
• Manage inventory controls, standard costing, variance analysis and GAAP reporting
• Prepare and present plant results, KPIs and operational metrics to senior leadership
• Support audits, capex planning and internal control initiatives
• Develop and mentor accounting and finance staff within the facility

Skills

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Salary: USD160000 - USD180000 per annum

Company Summary

Our client is a leading heavy manufacturing organization with a long-standing reputation for operational excellence, quality, and innovation. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Plant Controller to partner closely with plant leadership and drive financial performance across a large manufacturing facility.

The Plant Controller Will Be Responsible For:

• Leading all plant finance and accounting activities, including budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and monthly financial reporting.
• Partnering with operations leadership to analyze manufacturing costs, improve profitability, and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Managing inventory controls, standard costing, variance analysis, and ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Preparing and presenting plant financial results, KPIs, and operational metrics to senior leadership.
• Supporting annual audits, capital expenditure planning, and internal control compliance initiatives.
• Developing and mentoring accounting and finance staff within the facility.

The Plant Controller Should Have The Following Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience supporting a large manufacturing plant or multi-site operation.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Advanced ERP system experience and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.