Plant Financial Controller - Manufacturing

Oakleaf Partnership; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Senior Plant Controller to manage financial operations across multiple sites, emphasizing accountability and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in manufacturing finance and substantial experience at the plant controller level. This full-time position offers a salary range of $135,000 to $150,000 annually and is located in Owensboro, KY or Evansville, IN.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing finance, with 3+ years at plant controller level.
• Deep experience in GAAP, cost accounting, and financial operations.
• Strong ERP and Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant-level financials: closing, reporting, variance analysis.
• Oversee inventory accuracy and cost control initiatives.
• Own product costing: BOMs, routings, labor/material/overhead variance.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

ERP expertise

Excel proficiency

Tools

Dynamics/Business Central

Job description

Plant Financial Controller - Manufacturing

We are working with a fast-growing manufacturing business to hire a Senior Plant Controller to take full ownership of financial operations across two key production sites.

If you thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments - and love the idea of building structure, driving accountability, and being a true business partner - please apply.

Why This Role?

• Be the finance lead for multi-site plant operations
• Own inventory, costing, and budgeting from the ground up
• Partner with a highly engaged leadership team
• Drive continuous improvement in a culture that rewards urgency, ownership, and teamwork

What You'll Do:

• Lead all plant-level financials: closing, reporting, variance analysis
• Oversee inventory accuracy and cost control initiatives
• Own product costing: BOMs, routings, labor/material/overhead variance
• Deliver insights to improve margins and operational KPIs
• Act as a strategic finance partner to operations, supply chain, and corporate leadership

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years in manufacturing finance, with 3+ years at the plant controller level
• Deep experience in GAAP, cost accounting, and financial operations
• Strong ERP and Excel skills (Dynamics/Business Central a plus)
• A hands-on, analytical mindset and the confidence to influence leadership

Location: Owensboro, KY or Evansville, IN
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $135,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr