Plant Controller (Tremonton, UT)

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Tremonton (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. in Tremonton, UT is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead the plant's financial activities and partner with operations to drive profitability and strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in manufacturing finance, strong cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting expertise, and proven leadership capabilities to mentor the finance team on-site four days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Accounting or Finance experience.
• Manufacturing or automotive industry experience strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of financial leadership/team management experience.
• Strong experience with manufacturing cost accounting.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience with inventory accounting and plant operations.
• Knowledge of internal controls, SOX, and audit requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work on-site in Tremonton 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Ensure accurate financial statements and compliance with accounting standards and company policies
• Partner with Plant Leadership and Division Finance on business objectives and strategic planning
• Analyze plant financial and operational performance and provide actionable recommendations
• Monitor costs, variances, KPIs, and profitability
• Identify and drive cost-saving and operational efficiency initiatives
• Oversee inventory accounting, cycle counts, physical inventory, and inventory optimization
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other departments to align financial and operational goals
• Evaluate and support capital expenditure projects and business cases
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure SOX compliance
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits
• Drive financial process improvement, standardization, and best practices
• Lead, coach, and develop the plant finance team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Skills

Financial Leadership

Cost Accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Financial Reporting

SOX Compliance

ERP Systems

Advanced Excel

Analytical Thinking

Business Partnering

English Proficiency

Education

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

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Location: Tremonton, UT
Schedule: On-site 4 days per week
Salary: $120,000-150,000, depending on experience
Reports To: Director of Operational ControllingPlant Controller

We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to serve as a key financial business partner to plant leadership and Division Finance. This highly visible position will lead the plant's financial activities while supporting operational performance, profitability, compliance, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, financial planning, and team leadership with the ability to work closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Ensure accurate financial statements and compliance with accounting standards and company policies
• Partner with Plant Leadership and Division Finance on business objectives and strategic planning
• Analyze plant financial and operational performance and provide actionable recommendations
• Monitor costs, variances, KPIs, and profitability
• Identify and drive cost-saving and operational efficiency initiatives
• Oversee inventory accounting, cycle counts, physical inventory, and inventory optimization
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other departments to align financial and operational goals
• Evaluate and support capital expenditure projects and business cases
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure SOX compliance
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits
• Drive financial process improvement, standardization, and best practices
• Lead, coach, and develop the plant finance team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive Accounting or Finance experience
• Manufacturing or automotive industry experience strongly preferred
• 5+ years of financial leadership/team management experience
• Strong experience with manufacturing cost accounting
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, variance analysis, and financial reporting
• Experience with inventory accounting and plant operations
• Knowledge of internal controls, SOX, and audit requirements
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and business-partnering skills
• Fluent in English
• Ability to work on-site in Tremonton 4 days per week

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a hands-on manufacturing finance leader who understands both the numbers and the plant floor. You should be comfortable partnering directly with operational leadership, identifying cost and profitability opportunities, challenging performance when necessary, and translating financial data into actionable business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plant Controller who enjoys combining financial leadership, manufacturing operations, cost management, and continuous improvement in a highly visible role.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.