We are looking for a hands-on, high-impact Plant Controller to lead the financial management of our Columbus manufacturing facility. This role drives operational performance, ensures strong financial controls, and partners daily with production leadership to improve cost, efficiency, and financial discipline.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Ownership
- Lead and develop the plant finance team; ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and robust financial processes.
- Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team and drive financial accountability across operations.
Cost Accounting & Production Finance
- Own standard costing, cost rollups, variance analysis, and product cost accuracy.
- Manage WIP accounting, production orders, order settlement, and manufacturing cost flows.
- Monitor direct labor, overhead, and production efficiency with clear, actionable insights.
Inventory, Controls & Governance
- Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and reconciliation processes.
- Ensure strong financial controls, asset safeguarding, compliance with corporate reporting standards, and audit readiness.
Performance Management & KPIs
- Own the plant KPI reporting cadence, ensuring insights drive operational and cost improvement actions.
- Partner with plant leadership to identify and deliver cost savings and process improvements.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Close
- Lead the plant's budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Support monthly close with accurate reporting, variance explanations, and performance commentary.
CapEx & Strategic Support
- Lead financial evaluation of CapEx projects, including business cases, ROI analysis, and post-completion reviews.
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to operations, supporting strategic and day-to-day decisions.
Candidate Profile
- 7-10 years of manufacturing finance experience, including cost accounting and plant-facing roles.
- Strong analytical skills, operational mindset, and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Experience leading small finance teams preferred.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.
Benefits
• 10 Paid Holiday
• 3 Weeks of Accrued Vacation
• Paid Medical Time
• Bereavement
• Health Insurance
• 401k / Roth Benefits with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer Paid Life
• Voluntary Insurance Options
Note:
This job description is a characterization of the tasks to be performed and is not exhaustive. The incumbent is expected to loyally perform all reasonable tasks assigned.
