Job Title:
Manufacturing Plant Controller - Tolleson, AZDepartment: Manufacturing
Supervisor: Plant Manager
Location:
Tolleson, AZWork Type: On-Site (Not Remote)
BenefitsWe offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, holidays, short- and long-term disability, EAP, and a 401(k) with a generous company match available after 60 days.
SummaryThe Plant Controller oversees all plant-level financial operations, including cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This role partners closely with Plant Management to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and enhance overall profitability.
The Plant Controller ensures the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial results and safeguards plant assets for a multi-line manufacturing and warehousing facility with significant operational complexity. This role is a key member of the Plant Management team and provides timely, comprehensive financial leadership.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Lead forecasting and budget planning
- Conduct capital expenditure analysis and reporting
- Perform accurate cost analysis and variance analysis
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate policies
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximize financial performance
- Partner with Plant Management to set annual standards and production yields
- Provide financial guidance and proactive communication on accounting issues
- Support capital expenditure requests and perform post-project audits
- Maintain effective inventory and operating expense management
- Collaborate with Corporate Finance to ensure consistent financial practices
- Support internal and external audits
- Manage weekly/monthly/quarterly flash forecasts
- Identify risks and opportunities
- Lead development of the annual operating plan
- Recommend process improvements to enhance financial performance
- Analyze financial data to support decision-making
Education & Experience- B.S./B.A. in Accounting
- 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong manufacturing cost accounting and plant controlling experience
- Prior Senior Cost Accounting/Plant Cost Accounting experience preferred
- ERP system experience required
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Strong knowledge of warehouse/manufacturing cost accounting and controls
- Prior in-plant manufacturing industry experience required.
Core Skills & Competencies- Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a changing environment
- High accountability, ownership, and sense of urgency
- Self-starter with strong initiative
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multitask under tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Financial analysis and data interpretation skills
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Ability to prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts
- Cost Accounting: Expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and cost control
- Inventory Control: Experience with cycle counts, physical inventories, and valuation
- Financial Reporting: Ability to close books and prepare financial statements
- Internal Controls: Maintain robust financial controls
- Technical Proficiency: ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and advanced Excel
Physical Demands (Manufacturing Plant)- Frequent listening, communication, and information assessment
- Occasional plant-floor presence with exposure to machinery
- May require moving materials up to 50 lbs (adjust if not applicable)
- May require standing or remaining stationary for extended periods
- May require bending, reaching, kneeling, or similar movements
Work Environment- Exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Indoor manufacturing environment with potential heat exposure
- Loud noise, odors, and occasional airborne particles
- PPE required in plant areas (hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses)
