Plant Finance Controller: Lead Team & Growth

Upside Search; West Middlesex (Mercer County); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Upside Search is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee the finance and accounting function for a $150 million manufacturing facility. You will lead a five-person team, partner with plant and divisional leadership, and drive cost analysis, budgeting, and capital management.

This is a senior, visible role with opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and influence operational decisions.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within manufacturing.
• Experience as Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar role.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the plant's accounting and finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Lead and develop a five-person team across accounting and administrative functions.
• Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial results, identify variances and improvement opportunities.
• Oversee cost accounting activities including manufacturing costs, inventory, labor, and overhead analysis.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, capital expenditures, and tracking of plant investments.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Partner with plant leadership to provide financial insights for operational decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and efficiency.
• Remain hands-on with day-to-day accounting activities while developing the team.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Team coaching

Financial analysis

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Ferramentas

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Descrição da vaga

Upside Search is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee the finance and accounting function for a $150 million manufacturing facility. You will lead a five-person team, partner with plant and divisional leadership, and drive cost analysis, budgeting, and capital management.

This is a senior, visible role with opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and influence operational decisions.