Job Description
VICTAULIC
Plant Controller
McMinnville, TN (On-Site)
Full-Time
Finance – Plant/Manufacturing Finance
No immigration sponsorship available for this position
ABOUT VICTAULIC
Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.
Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world's most critical and prestigious structures.
AN INDUSTRY LEADER WITH A HEART AS BIG AS ITS AMBITION AND INNOVATION
At Victaulic, we're committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.
Let's Build a Better World Together.
Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:
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We build from within.
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We stand behind our people.
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We foster an environment for constant learning.
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We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.
YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE
We're looking for a Plant Controller to join our Finance team at our manufacturing facility in McMinnville, TN. In this role, you'll oversee all financial activities for the assigned plant within Victaulic's multi-site operating environment, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and effective cost management. You'll partner with plant operations, other site controllers, and corporate finance resources to support decision-making, drive operational efficiency, and ensure consistency across locations. This is an opportunity to act as a trusted financial business partner to plant leadership while contributing to cross-site standardization and best practices.
WHAT YOU'LL BUILD & OWN
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Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the assigned plant within a multi-site structure
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Lead the monthly close process for the plant, coordinating timelines and requirements with corporate finance
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Ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, corporate policies, and standardized reporting practices across sites
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Provide financial explanations for plant performance versus budget, forecast, prior periods, and peer-site benchmarks
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Maintain and analyze standard costs and job costing, including material, labor, and overhead, in alignment with company-wide costing methodologies
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Analyze manufacturing variances (PPV, usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption) and compare performance across sites
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Support inventory valuation, reserves, cycle counts, and physical inventories, ensuring consistency with multi-site inventory policies and controls
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Monitor and analyze scrap, rework, and yield metrics, including cross-site comparisons
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Support capital project analysis, capitalization, and depreciation in coordination with corporate
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Lead the annual budget and periodic forecast updates for the assigned plant within the broader multi-site planning process
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Partner with plant leadership and corporate finance resources to develop aligned production, cost, and capital assumptions
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Track performance against budget and forecast, identifying site-specific risks and opportunities
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Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies across the plant, and coordinate with corporate and other plant controllers to support internal and external audits
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Maintain strong segregation of duties and standardized controls over inventory, fixed assets, and expenditures
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Act as a financial business partner to the Plant Manager and operations leadership, collaborating with other site controllers and corporate finance to drive consistency, transparency, and best practices across locations
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Provide financial insights to support pricing, sourcing, make/buy decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives
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Participate in cross-site finance initiatives, process standardization, and system improvements
WHAT YOU BRING
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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5–10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including manufacturing or cost accounting
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Strong knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing financial processes
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Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks
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Experience with ERP systems used in multi-site environments (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
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Advanced Excel skills
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into operational insights across multiple locations
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a matrixed organization
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Detail-oriented, with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a multi-site close environment
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Willingness to maintain on-site presence at the assigned manufacturing facility, work periodic overtime during month-end, year-end close, forecasting, and budget cycles, and travel occasionally to corporate offices or other plant locations as required
WHAT SETS YOU APART
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CPA or CMA designation
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Prior experience in a multi-site manufacturing or matrixed organization
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Experience with BI or enterprise reporting tools
WHAT WE OFFER
Build A Better Career
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Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
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Career development programs and internal promotion pathways—we build from within
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Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities
Build A Better Future
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
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Retirement savings plans with company match
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Life insurance and disability coverage
Build A Better You
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Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resources
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Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another
Build A Better World
Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.
IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP
Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY
All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.
Let's Build a Better World Together.
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