We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to support financial performance at our food manufacturing facility in Elwood, Indiana. This position will oversee plant-level accounting activities, provide meaningful analysis on costs and operating results, and help leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance expertise with a focus on budgeting, inventory, labor spending, and cost control.
Responsibilities:
- Lead plant accounting operations, including period-end close, financial reporting, and analysis of manufacturing results.
- Prepare budgets and forecasts by partnering with operational leaders to evaluate production plans, labor spending, and expected costs.
- Monitor standard costs, inventory movements, and production performance to identify trends and explain financial variances.
- Review capital spending activity, track project-related costs, and support financial oversight of plant investments.
- Develop reporting that highlights cost drivers, operational risks, and opportunities to improve plant profitability.
- Ensure accuracy in inventory valuation and manufacturing accounting records through consistent controls and reconciliations.
- Collaborate with plant leadership to strengthen financial discipline and support data-driven decision-making across the facility.
- At least 5 years of experience in plant finance, manufacturing accounting, or cost accounting roles.
- Background in food manufacturing or a similar production environment is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing and variance analysis.
- Experience managing month-end close activities and preparing timely, accurate financial reports.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, labor cost analysis, and inventory accounting.
- Ability to interpret financial data and communicate practical insights to plant and operations leadership.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliations.
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