Plant Finance Leader – Onsite Manufacturing

Goodwin Recruiting; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Plant Controller in Gordon, GA to lead manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and plant financial reporting for an established global manufacturer.

You’ll own the plant finance function, partner with operations and help drive decisions around costs, production and capital investments. Location is onsite in Gordon, GA with relocation that is welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience; standard costing preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, inventory accounting, budgeting and forecasting.
• CPA or MBA preferred, not required.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 30%, with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, general accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and GAAP financial reporting.
• Prepare annual plant budgets, monthly forecasts and operating performance reports.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, overhead and distribution.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify cost savings and improve operational performance.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, investigate physical inventory adjustments and evaluate obsolete inventory.
• Support capital expenditure analysis and manage fixed assets and depreciation.
• Lead monthly plant financial reviews and participate in production floor walkthroughs.
• Maintain internal controls and support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with corporate finance to improve accounting processes and reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Manufacturing cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Plant Controller in Gordon, GA to lead manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and plant financial reporting for an established global manufacturer.

You’ll own the plant finance function, partner with operations and help drive decisions around costs, production and capital investments. Location is onsite in Gordon, GA with relocation that is welcome.