Plant Controller: Profit & Performance Leader

Nesco Resource; Northvale (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesco Resource is partnering with a global high-tech manufacturer to recruit a Plant Controller for its Northern New Jersey facility. This hands-on finance leader partners with Operations and senior management to analyze plant performance and drive profitability.

You will own month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and inventory valuation while upholding internal controls and GAAP/SOX requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience as Plant Controller, Controller, or senior manufacturing finance role.
• Strong cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory accounting knowledge.
• Experience with ERP and Excel proficiency.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls; SOX experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial operations and accounting activities for the manufacturing plant.
• Partner with Plant Manager and leadership to analyze performance, profitability, and costs.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for the U.S. unit.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure GAAP and SOX internal controls are followed.
• Serve as primary financial contact for audits.
• Oversee product costing including material, labor, and overhead allocations.
• Analyze production costs and variances to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Monitor inventory valuation and reporting.
• Develop and track financial and operational KPIs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Engineering on cost reductions.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions and planning.
• Identify trends and risks; translate data into actionable leadership insights.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Nesco Resource is partnering with a global high-tech manufacturer to recruit a Plant Controller for its Northern New Jersey facility. This hands-on finance leader partners with Operations and senior management to analyze plant performance and drive profitability.

You will own month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and inventory valuation while upholding internal controls and GAAP/SOX requirements.