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Divisional/Plant ControllerRobert Half • Cincinnati, OH, US
Divisional / Plant Controller

Divisional / Plant Controller

Robert Half • Cincinnati, OH, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking a Plant Controller to join a fast-paced established manufacturing company. The Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities within the manufacturing operations. This role ensures accurate costing, budgeting, and financial reporting for production, inventory, and supply chain activities. The Controller serves as a key business partner to operations leadership, providing analysis and insight to support strategic and operational decision-making. This is an immediate contract opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for manufacturing operations.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory standards.
  • Lead month-end and year-end closing processes for manufacturing entities.

Cost Accounting

  • Develop and maintain standard costs for products and monitor variances (material, labor, overhead).
  • Analyze manufacturing cost drivers and recommend process or efficiency improvements.
  • Perform margin analysis, product costing, and profitability reporting.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast processes for manufacturing operations.
  • Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to project costs and resource requirements.
  • Monitor performance against budget and provide variance explanations.
  • Operational Support

  • Partner with plant management to drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives.
  • Support capital investment analysis, ROI calculations, and project tracking.
  • Provide financial insight for inventory management, production planning, and procurement activities.
  • Internal Controls & Process Improvement

  • Maintain strong internal control procedures for inventory, fixed assets, and manufacturing expenses.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, and operational efficiency.
  • Support audits and ensure accurate documentation of financial processes.
  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (CPA / CMA preferred).

    Experience : 5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting; experience in a plant environment strongly preferred.

    Skills :

  • Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and cost control.
  • Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Key Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and business acumen
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
  • Leadership and stakeholder management
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