Plant ControllerTo Apply Now - email your resume to [email protected]
Who:A hands-on accounting leader with strong manufacturing and cost accounting expertise who thrives in a fast-paced plant environment.
What:Lead all plant-level accounting operations while driving financial accuracy, inventory integrity, and process improvements across the facility.
When:This role is open due to continued growth and the need to strengthen financial leadership within plant operations.
Where: North AtlantaOffice Environment:Fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing setting with direct interaction between finance and operations teams.
Salary:Competitive base salary plus bonus and benefits, commensurate with experience.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
