Plant Controller

We are looking for a Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing operation in Louisville, Kentucky. This role will focus on cost accuracy, inventory valuation, and timely close activities while partnering with plant leadership to improve financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing accounting and can translate operational results into clear financial insight.

Responsibilities:
• Direct plant-level accounting activities, ensuring financial records accurately reflect manufacturing operations and inventory movement.
• Manage standard cost processes, including cost updates, variance analysis, and ongoing review of product costing assumptions.
• Lead month-end close for the facility by preparing reconciliations, reviewing journal entries, and delivering complete financial results on schedule.
• Analyze manufacturing performance by monitoring labor, material, and overhead trends and explaining key drivers behind variances.
• Partner with operations leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and decisions that strengthen plant profitability and cost control.
• Maintain strong oversight of inventory accounting through cycle count reviews, valuation checks, and reconciliation of inventory-related accounts.
• Prepare management reporting that highlights plant performance, financial risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Support process and system-related changes within the plant accounting environment as needed, ensuring financial controls remain effective.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in plant, manufacturing, or cost accounting environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Hands-on experience managing month-end close and preparing supporting reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of inventory accounting and financial controls in a production setting.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with plant leadership and operational teams.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate financial results clearly.

Compensation

$110,000.00-$140,000.00 Yearly

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