Plant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Plant Controller

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Direct Hire | On-Site

Competitive Salary | Benefits Package

Position Overview :

We are seeking a skilled Plant Controller to lead financial operations and ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal control standards. This position plays a critical role in optimizing profitability, protecting company assets, and supporting the Plant Manager with governance, budgeting, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities :

• Apply GAAP controls to all plant financial operations to ensure compliance with internal standards, including SOX requirements.
• Support the organization in identifying and managing financial risks and opportunities to optimize profitability.
• Lead local budgets and forecasts, analyzing and communicating results to plant and corporate management.
• Plan, monitor, and authorize capital expenditures, ensuring alignment with company strategies and accurate property accounting.
• Collaborate with commercial controllers, engineers, and program managers to align financial forecasts and expectations.
• Oversee fixed asset management, including write-offs, retirements, and asset verification activities.
• Ensure inventory accounting aligns with GAAP and company cost accounting policies.
• Supervise inventory audits and cycle counts, working with supply chain teams to report and optimize adjustments.
• Lead all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Prepare variance analyses for sales through EBIT accounts, and communicate results to management.
• Develop and manage financial reports for both local and corporate leadership.
• Drive compliance through internal audits and adherence to corporate financial controls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Engineering on budgeting assumptions.

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