Plant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Plant Controller will be the key financial leader at the facility, responsible for all aspects of plant accounting, cost management, inventory controls, and performance reporting. This individual will serve as a critical business partner to the Plant Manager and operational teams, providing insights that guide decision-making and help meet financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial and cost accounting functions for the plant, including month-end close, variance analysis, and reporting
• Monitor and analyze production costs, labor, material usage, and overhead to ensure accurate standard costing
• Prepare and present monthly plant performance reports, including KPI dashboards, to senior leadership
• Drive budget planning, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling for the plant
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Partner with operations to identify and execute cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives
• Oversee physical inventory counts and reconciliation processes
• Serve as the liaison between plant operations and corporate finance teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in plant or manufacturing accounting, including 2+ years in a controller or leadership role
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory control, and standard costing
• Proficient in ERP systems
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence operational decisions

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.