Job Title: Plant Controller
Location: Vernon, CA
Reports To: Corporate Controller
Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 annual + Bonus

What You'll Own & Impact

Plant Financial Leadership & Business Partnership
• Serve as the primary financial partner to Plant Directors and Operations leadership, providing financial guidance that supports operational and strategic decision-making
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to improve plant performance, drive cost reduction initiatives, and ensure budget accountability
• Deliver financial insights that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Provide ongoing recommendations that support continuous improvement and long-term operational success

Cost Accounting, Inventory & Financial Controls
• Oversee plant cost accounting activities, inventory reporting, and manufacturing financial performance across multiple facilities and 3PL partners
• Monitor inventory transactions, cycle counts, adjustments, and audit processes to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with internal controls
• Analyze inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and develop standardized processes that strengthen inventory control and reporting accuracy
• Lead standard costing initiatives within NetSuite while partnering with Cost Accounting to ensure work order and inventory accuracy

Financial Reporting, Analytics & Operational Insights
• Develop and maintain dashboard-style financial reporting and operational KPIs that provide meaningful visibility into plant performance
• Prepare recurring financial and operational reporting focused on spending, labor efficiency, inventory management, and manufacturing performance
• Analyze production, labor, overhead, and manufacturing variances while identifying key business drivers and improvement opportunities
• Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable recommendations for executive leadership and plant management

Inventory Management & Manufacturing Excellence
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Cost Accounting to improve inventory accuracy, operational controls, and production reporting
• Review inventory write-offs, monitor trends, ensure appropriate documentation, and develop recommendations that reduce recurring inventory losses
• Perform monthly capitalization reviews and manufacturing variance analysis while monitoring Weeks of Supply and inventory health metrics
• Support ongoing improvements to inventory management processes that enhance operational execution and financial accuracy

ERP Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement
• Support and optimize manufacturing financial systems, including NetSuite, WMS, and related operational platforms
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, financial procedures, and internal control processes supporting manufacturing operations
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting capabilities, automate processes, and strengthen financial controls across multiple facilities
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and financial visibility

Product Costing & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and Cost Accounting to validate Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing standards, and product costing accuracy
• Review and approve BOMs while ensuring alignment with manufacturing processes and financial reporting requirements
• Analyze post-launch manufacturing performance and support continuous optimization of product costs and operational efficiencies
• Collaborate across Finance and Operations to improve forecasting, inventory planning, and manufacturing decision-making

Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Plant Accounting and Cost Accounting professionals supporting multiple manufacturing facilities
• Establish clear performance expectations while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional development
• Coach team members on accounting best practices, financial analysis, and operational partnership skills
• Build a culture focused on accuracy, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

What Sets You Apart
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience within a manufacturing environment (food or beverage preferred)
• Previous experience leading plant accounting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing finance functions
• Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting principles, GAAP, standard costing, inventory controls, and financial reporting
• Experience with large ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar manufacturing platforms
• Experience utilizing Power BI or similar business intelligence tools to develop reporting and financial dashboards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnership capabilities with the ability to influence operational decisions through financial insight
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives while developing and coaching high-performing teams

Why Join Archer Meat Snacks?

Impact: Help drive financial performance and operational excellence across multiple manufacturing facilities while supporting one of the fastest-growing meat snack brands in the industry.
Visibility: Partner directly with Plant Leadership, the Corporate Controller, Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership on high-impact initiatives.
Ownership: Lead plant accounting, inventory management, financial reporting, cost optimization, and operational finance across multiple facilities.
Culture: Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-moving environment focused on continuous improvement.
Benefits: Competitive compensation, PTO, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Apply Today

If you're ready to lead manufacturing finance, influence operational strategy, and drive meaningful business results within a high-growth CPG organization, we'd love to meet you.

To learn more about Archer Meat Snacks, visit www.archerjerky.com