Factory Controller

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
  • 4+ years in general accounting, cost accounting, internal controls
  • Experience with compliance management, budgeting, and variance analysis
  • 2+ years of leadership experience in a professional setting
  • Background in manufacturing, industrial, or related environments

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate period-end close activities efficiently to meet deadlines
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and safeguard assets
  • Lead annual budget development with strategic oversight
  • Collaborate with managers to track costs and identify savings
  • Support factory leadership to enhance operational efficiency
  • Guide and develop the factory accounting team for growth

Benefits

  • Performance-based incentives
  • 401k with company match
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Broad range of additional benefits
Full Job Description
Position Summary

As the Factory Controller for our Allentown (PA) site, you will serve as a strategic financial partner to the factory leadership team, ensuring robust internal controls and cost performance. You will lead all aspects of financial governance, including period-end close, compliance audits, and safeguarding of assets. This role will drive performance management through cost analysis, variance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborate across departments to identify savings opportunities, and maintain accurate inventory and material data. As a leader, you will coach and develop the accounting team, champion digitalization of financial processes, and promote a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinate with factory departments to complete all period-end close activities in a timely fashion based on factory and corporate deadlines
  • Ensure adherence to all required internal controls including policies, procedures, reporting and safeguarding of assets in accordance with Nestlé Continuous Excellence and accounting standards
  • Lead timely, accurate and strategic development and oversight of the annual budget
  • Collaborate with department managers and corporate partners to manage budgets, track and analyze costs, and identify savings initiatives
  • Support factory leadership in driving operational efficiency and optimizing resource allocation
  • Deliver direction to the factory accounting team to achieve department objectives and provide ongoing coaching and training opportunities for professional growth and development


REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
  • 4+ years of experience working with general accounting, cost accounting, internal controls, compliance management, budgeting and variance analysis in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, military or related environment
  • 2+ years of people leadership experience


The approximate pay range for this position is $120,000 - $154,000 per year. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

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