Plant Finance Controller: Cost Optimization & Strategic Insights

PTR Global; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PTR Global is seeking a Plant Controller to lead financial operations at the Pocahontas plant. The role oversees plant accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis to support operational decisions and cost control.

It requires strong cost accounting, reporting, and leadership in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will manage month-end close, ensure GL integrity, and drive continuous improvement in processes and controls, while partnering with plant leadership to optimize production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7-10 years of accounting/finance experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing accounting/finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of plant financial performance with accuracy and timely reporting.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, reports, and variance analysis.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger, cost accounting, and inventory valuation.
• Provide financial insights to support operational decisions.
• Lead cost accounting activities including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Partner with plant leadership to monitor production costs and improve performance.
• Analyze operational data to identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities.
• Support capital investment decisions with financial modelling.
• Ensure alignment between financial and operational objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff and establish performance expectations.
• Ensure internal controls and audits readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Manufacturing experience

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

PTR Global is seeking a Plant Controller to lead financial operations at the Pocahontas plant. The role oversees plant accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis to support operational decisions and cost control.

It requires strong cost accounting, reporting, and leadership in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will manage month-end close, ensure GL integrity, and drive continuous improvement in processes and controls, while partnering with plant leadership to optimize production