Plant Controller / Senior Cost Accountant

Location: Cashion, AZWork Type: On-SiteAbout Client:

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Plant Controller oversees plant-level financial operations for a complex manufacturing and warehousing facility. The role is responsible for cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory control, and financial analysis while partnering closely with Plant Management and Corporate Finance to improve operational performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities: Lead plant financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating planning. Manage manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and cost controls. Analyze production costs, yields, inventory, and operating expenses to identify risks and cost-reduction opportunities. Oversee inventory accounting, cycle counts, physical inventories, and valuation. Support capital expenditure analysis, approvals, reporting, and post-project reviews. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and corporate procedures. Partner with Plant Management on production standards, yields, operational performance, and financial decisions. Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly flash forecasts and financial analyses. Support internal and external audits. Identify process improvements that enhance financial accuracy, efficiency, and profitability. Collaborate with Corporate Finance to ensure consistent accounting and reporting practices.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.5–7 years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong manufacturing cost accounting and plant controlling experience. Senior Cost Accounting or Plant Cost Accounting experience preferred. Prior in-plant manufacturing experience required. ERP experience such as SAP, Oracle, or similar systems. Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills. Strong knowledge of manufacturing, warehouse cost accounting, inventory controls, and financial reporting.

Core Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, and variance analysis. Strong financial reporting and data interpretation capabilities. High attention to detail, accuracy, accountability, and ownership. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and business partnering skills. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities.