Plant Controller New Passaic, New Jersey

Schumacher; Passaic, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Annual Profit Sharing

401K Plan

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Life Insurance

PTO and Holidays

Employee Discount

Job summary

Schumacher & Co is seeking a highly analytical Plant Controller to lead all financial and operational reporting for the Paramount Prints division. You will be the financial anchor, bridging factory floor realities with corporate finance, owning inventory accuracy, RNV discrepancies, and capital expenditure management.

This leadership role requires 7–10+ years in manufacturing finance, strong ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), and a track record of mentoring AR/AP staff.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in manufacturing finance with direct reports.
• Deep expertise in inventory accounting and standard costing.
• ERP expertise in SAP/Oracle/NetSuite for auditing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to influence operational decisions through financial storytelling.
• Leadership of AR/AP and collaboration with production planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as financial business partner to the Director of Production Planning and provide actionable insights on throughput, labor utilization, and KPIs.
• Own the full-cycle month-end close for the division with GAAP-compliant reporting and variance analysis.
• Oversee inventory, cycle counts, RNV issues, and capex tracking to reflect operational costs in the P&L.
• Manage AR/AP staff and enforce internal controls over cash and liabilities.
• Lead process transformation and real-time visibility into production performance through automation and analytics.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Inventory accounting

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Data storytelling

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers“celebrate the feeling of home.”Schumacher designs and produces some of the world's most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next an appreciation for what’s come before, and a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention to detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with many showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is people. Our employees are our most valuable asset. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values ,which are as follows:

• Preserve The Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Be Solutions-Oriented
• Demonstrate Courage

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company.

About The Role

Schumacher & Co is seeking a highly analytical Plant Controller to lead all financial and operational reporting for our Paramount Prints division. In this leadership role, you will act as the financial anchor of our manufacturing facility, bridging the gap between factory floor reality and corporate finance. You will own the full financial lifecycle—including the accuracy of inventory, the resolution of RNV (Receipts Not Vouchered) discrepancies, and the management of all capital expenditure projects for the division. You will manage the AR/AP associate and serve as the primary strategic partner to the Director of Production Planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Partnership: Serve as the financial business partner to the Director of Production Planning. Provide actionable insights on production throughput, labor utilization, and efficiency KPIs.
• Divisional Accounting & Reporting: Own the full-cycle month-end close for the division. Ensure all financial statements are GAAP-compliant and provide detailed variance analysis on standard costs and manufacturing efficiency.
• Inventory & RNV Stewardship: Own the financial integrity of inventory. Lead regular cycle count reconciliations, manage the valuation of raw materials and finished goods, and actively resolve RNV (Receipts Not Vouchered) issues to ensure the P&L accurately reflects operational costs.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the AR/AP associate. Streamline workflows to ensure timely transactional processing and strong internal controls over cash and liabilities.
• CapEx Management: Own the full lifecycle of Paramount Prints’ capital expenditure projects. From initial budgeting and AFE tracking to final asset realization and post-completion ROI audits, you will ensure every dollar invested in the facility is accounted for.
• Process Transformation: Modernize manufacturing finance workflows by strengthening controls, automating manual reconcilations, and giving management real-time visibility into production performance. Lead technology integration and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7–10+ years in manufacturing finance. Proven experience managing direct reports and working with inventory/RNV processes.
• Operational Rigor: Deep expertise in inventory accounting, standard costing, and the reconciliation of goods receipts.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead both transactional staff (AR/AP) and strategic operations.
• Systems Expertise: High proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is mandatory; you must be able to audit and troubleshoot financial discrepancies within the system.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to influence operational decisions through data and financial storytelling.

Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401K Plan
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• TELADOC

Other Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Child Bonding Leave
• Employee Discount

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.