Job Title: Plant ControllerJob DescriptionThe Plant Controller leads all financial reporting, planning, and analysis activities for the manufacturing plant, serving as a key business partner to operations and executive leadership. This role oversees month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis while ensuring strong internal controls and accurate financial reporting. The Plant Controller provides insight into plant performance, supports strategic initiatives, and plays a visible leadership role with clear opportunities for advancement within the finance and operations organization.
Responsibilities- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned business units and ensure timely, accurate completion of all financial processes.
- Prepare, review, and maintain financial statements and management reporting packages in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls that protect company assets and maintain the integrity of all financial reporting and control processes.
- Analyze financial performance, including variances to budget and forecast, and recommend corrective actions where appropriate.
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities for the plant and related business units.
- Develop and consolidate monthly sales and financial projections to support leadership decision-making.
- Prepare financial models and business analyses to evaluate business performance, support key decisions, and provide special reports and analyses for leadership as needed.
- Partner closely with plant leadership, operations teams, and sales organizations to support financial and operational objectives.
- Conduct monthly cost and margin reviews, including analysis of labor, material, inventory, and manufacturing costs.
- Support product margin analysis, pricing decisions, and profitability improvement initiatives across the plant.
- Monitor cost fluctuations, identify trends, and highlight opportunities for operational and financial improvement.
- Spend time within manufacturing operations to understand business processes, build strong relationships, and provide informed financial guidance.
- Support plant performance through detailed operational and financial analysis, including manufacturing performance metrics.
- Serve as a key member of the plant and business unit leadership teams, actively participating in operational and strategic discussions.
- Build strong relationships with operations, sales, and executive leadership and act as a trusted advisor on financial matters.
- Communicate complex financial information in clear, actionable terms that operational leaders can understand and use.
- Provide guidance on operational opportunities, business improvement initiatives, and cost optimization efforts.
- Support recruiting, employee development, coaching, and succession planning efforts within the finance organization.
- Develop future finance leadership talent through mentoring and professional development activities.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and business integration activities, including participation in due diligence and post-acquisition support.
- Assist with business expansion, product line additions, and operational change initiatives through financial analysis and planning.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts by identifying and implementing innovations, process enhancements, and operational efficiencies within finance and across the plant.
Essential Skills- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 515+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Experience supporting manufacturing organizations with revenues in the approximately $100M to $500M range.
- Experience supporting plant operations and manufacturing leadership teams.
- Strong understanding of month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Hands-on experience with accounting, financial analysis, general ledger management, month-end close, reconciliations, forecasting, reporting, and budgeting.
- Ability to analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a hands-on finance role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proven capability to partner directly with operations, sales, and executive leadership to influence decisions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, margin analysis, and manufacturing performance metrics.
- Experience in a Plant Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or manufacturing finance leadership role.
- Prior supervisory or people leadership experience, including coaching and developing team members.
- Experience partnering directly with operations, sales, and executive leadership on strategic initiatives.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) experience.
- Experience with Power BI or similar reporting and business intelligence tools.
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced professional certification or degree.
- Experience within building products, transportation, automotive, RV, industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, or similar manufacturing sectors.
- Interest in combining hands-on finance work with strategic business partnership responsibilities.
- Desire to grow into broader management responsibilities and develop leadership skills in a visible role.
For immediate consideration, please apply online. Only local candidates or those willing to relocate will be considered for the role.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Elkhart, IN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Elkhart, IN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Elkhart,IN.
