Divisional/Plant Controller

We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing operation in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position will guide core accounting activities, strengthen cost visibility, and support sound business decisions through timely analysis and reporting. The role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance leader who can balance operational partnership with strong controllership in a plant environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly close activities for the plant and division, ensuring financial results are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.
• Oversee manufacturing and cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation, standard cost review, and analysis of production performance.
• Prepare and present financial reports that translate operational results into meaningful business insights for leadership.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting discipline across plant finance activities to support compliance and reporting integrity.
• Partner with operations leaders to monitor cost drivers, investigate variances, and recommend actions that improve financial performance.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and ongoing financial planning by providing data-driven analysis for plant and divisional decisions.
• Review and refine accounting processes as needed, including supporting business changes or finance-related operational transitions within the facility.
• Serve as a key finance contact for day-to-day controllership matters, helping ensure consistency in reporting and decision support.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close within a manufacturing or plant-based finance environment.
• Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Proven knowledge of core controllership practices, financial reporting, and accounting controls.
• Ability to interpret financial results and communicate findings clearly to both finance and operations stakeholders.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis in an operational setting.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and accountability in managing deadlines and financial data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Prior experience serving as a controller or senior plant/divisional finance lead is strongly preferred.

Compensation

Based on experience

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