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Description

Are you a finance leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys being a true business partner? We’re seeking a Plant Controller to join our team and play a critical role as the voice of the business and trusted advisor to senior leadership. This is a highly visible position with the opportunity to drive change, improve processes, and directly impact plant performance.

What You’ll Do:

+ Lead and manage all financial activities at the plant, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow.

+ Oversee month-end close and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.

+ Drive robust cost accounting practices, monitoring and analyzing costs, margins, and variances while identifying improvement opportunities.

+ Ensure effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.

+ Partner with plant management and corporate finance to deliver meaningful financial insights and reports.

+ Collaborate with operations to develop KPIs and drive accountability.

+ Manage inventory valuation and physical counts.

+ Support corporate finance during external audits.

+ Identify and implement process improvements across finance and operational reporting.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

+ 5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance or plant controllership.

+ Strong knowledge of cost accounting, BOMs, WIP, and production costing.

+ Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

+ Experience with inventory management in a job-shop manufacturing setting.

+ Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

+ Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and serve as a business partner.

+ Organized, adaptable, and driven by continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

This is more than just a finance role—it’s a chance to be a strategic advisor and changemaker within a growing manufacturing environment. You’ll work side by side with plant leadership, gain exposure to corporate finance, and have a direct impact on operational success.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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