Plant Controller

$135,200 - $156,000/Yr

ManpowerGroup - Nederland, TX

Full-time

Nederland, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Jefferson Wells is seeking an experienced Plant Controller for a minimum of 3 months to oversee accounting functions for a manufacturing plant. This role is an excellent fit for an experienced, hands-on professional with a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, accounting, and financial controls. In this position, you'll manage the plant's financial operations on an interim basis in close partnership with the operations team and plant leadership, owning the integrity of the plant's financial data and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the location's financial controls and manufacturing accounting, working closely with plant management and operations.
• Conduct heavy variance analysis each month, especially around standard costs and accounts like A/P.
• Oversee cycle counts, review for idle assets, and prepare for the plant's year-end physical inventory count, including planning, coordinating, reconciling results, and working with auditors as required.
• Deliver timely analytics on financial data, identifying key insights to support plant leadership and manufacturing goals.
• Collaborate with operations and other finance leaders to ensure alignment with plant and organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years as a Plant Controller, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls in compliance with SOX requirements.
• Significant experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and understanding of manufacturing cost structures.
• Proficiency in monthly variance analysis, inventory cycle counts, and fluctuation reviews in key accounts.
• Comfortable engaging across teams, including plant management and operations, to drive financial goals.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $65.00-75.00/hr. W2 depending on experience.