Plant Controller

NorthPoint Search Group

$145K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • 3-5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
  • Strong manufacturing experience in cost and inventory accounting
  • Experience supporting plant operations strongly preferred
  • ERP experience in a manufacturing environment
  • CPA preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, and fixed assets
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for accuracy and timeliness
  • Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with GAAP
  • Maintain ownership of the general ledger ensuring proper classification and completeness
  • Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
  • Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and substantiated
  • Oversee inventory accounting including valuation, reconciliation, and physical inventory processes

Benefits

  • In-office work environment
  • Opportunity for continuous improvement
  • Leadership role with significant impact
  • Opportunity to partner with plant leadership
  • Engagement in external audit processes
Full Job Description
Plant Controller - Buford, GA
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Who: A hands-on accounting leader with strong manufacturing and cost accounting expertise who thrives in a fast-paced plant environment.

What: Plant Controller

When: Immediate need

Where: Buford, GA

Why: Growth

Office Environment: In-Office

Salary: $150k +/-Position Overview:

The Plant Controller will play a critical leadership role overseeing all accounting functions within the plant, ensuring compliance with GAAP, supporting operational decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across financial processes. This individual will act as a key partner to plant leadership while also serving as the primary contact for external audits.• Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, and fixed assets
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Maintain ownership of the general ledger, ensuring proper classification and completeness
  • Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
  • Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and supported

Inventory & Cost Accounting
  • Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliation, and physical inventory processes
  • Ensure accurate accounting for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
  • Support standard costing, variance analysis, and product costing accuracy
  • Partner closely with plant operations to align financial reporting with production activity
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • 8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • 3-5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
  • Strong manufacturing experience, including cost and inventory accounting required
  • Experience supporting plant operations strongly preferred
  • ERP experience in a manufacturing environment required
  • CPA preferred

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.

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