Senior Plant Finance Controller: Lead Cost & Controls

CJ Schwan's; Beaumont (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% annual incentive bonus

Job summary

CJ Schwan's in Beaumont, CA is seeking a Senior Plant Financial Controller to lead the plant accounting team, ensure accurate financial records, and strengthen cost controls across materials, labor, and overhead. You will deliver weekly and monthly operational reporting, support capital planning, and partner with corporate finance on cost analysis and performance improvements.

A Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in manufacturing finance is required; CPA/CMA/CIA preferred, SAP BW skills a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; CPA/CMA/CIA preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant finance or plant accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and SAP BW.
• Skilled in variance analysis, financial ratios, and trend detection.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills; able to influence decision-makers.
• Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the plant accounting team; ensure accurate financial records and strong reporting discipline.
• Strengthen accounting and performance reporting systems to identify variances and drive timely corrective action.
• Provide financial insights to improve performance, reduce unit costs, and enhance cost control across materials, labor, and overhead.
• Support capital planning, including financial evaluations and post-implementation reviews.
• Deliver timely operational reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Design and enhance financial controls, management reporting, and business planning processes.
• Partner with corporate finance on cost analysis, improvement initiatives, and best-practice sharing.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and asset stewardship requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CMA/CIA preferred

Tools

SAP BW

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

CJ Schwan's in Beaumont, CA is seeking a Senior Plant Financial Controller to lead the plant accounting team, ensure accurate financial records, and strengthen cost controls across materials, labor, and overhead. You will deliver weekly and monthly operational reporting, support capital planning, and partner with corporate finance on cost analysis and performance improvements.

A Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in manufacturing finance is required; CPA/CMA/CIA preferred, SAP BW skills a plus.