Williamsport Plant Controller

prysmiangroup; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group Williamsport seeks a Plant Controller to be a key strategic partner on the management team, blending analytical expertise with business insight to maximize profitability and guide the plant toward its goals. You'll influence decisions affecting operations, productivity, and long-term growth.

This role offers an opportunity to lead budgeting, forecasting, cost standards, and financial reporting for the plant, while collaborating with plant management, supporting audits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years in plant accounting or controlling
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work independently under pressure
• Occasional travel

Responsibilities

• Analyze and forecast manufacturing variances to guide decisions
• Partner with Plant Management to deliver productivity savings and meet budget
• Lead and coordinate plant-wide budgeting and forecasting processes
• Provide financial oversight for physical inventory counts and accuracy
• Maintain records of assets, liabilities, and transactions per corporate standards
• Develop and maintain cost standards for all products produced
• Coordinate the annual Capital Budget with financial justification and expenditure control
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting and monthly closings for Operations and Corporate
• Support internal and external audits
• Take on additional responsibilities that strengthen plant performance

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

CPA/CGMA/CMA

Job description

Plant Controller - Drive Performance. Shape Strategy. Make an Impact.

As the Plant Controller, you'll be a key strategic partner on the management team, helping maximize profitability, strengthen financial performance, and guide the plant toward its goals. You'll blend analytical expertise with business insight, influencing decisions that directly impact operations, productivity, and long‑term growth.

This is your chance to step into a role where your financial leadership truly matters.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze and forecast manufacturing variances to help drive smarter decisions
• Partner with Plant Management to deliver productivity savings and meet budget commitments
• Lead and coordinate plant‑wide budgeting and forecasting processes
• Provide financial oversight for physical inventory counts and accuracy
• Maintain precise records of assets, liabilities, and transactions in alignment with corporate standards
• Develop and maintain cost standards for all products produced
• Coordinate the annual Capital Budget, including financial justification and expenditure control
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting and monthly closings for Operations and Corporate
• Support internal and external audits
• Take on additional responsibilities that help strengthen plant performance

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a related field - Accounting preferred
• 5+ years of experience in plant accounting or controlling
• Strong collaboration skills and a team‑focused mindset
• Ability to work independently and thrive under pressure
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CGMA, or CMA