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Plant Controller (Grabill, IN)
Plant Controller (Grabill, IN)Ambassador Supply LLC • Grabill, IN, US
Plant Controller (Grabill, IN)

Plant Controller (Grabill, IN)

Ambassador Supply LLC • Grabill, IN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Summary

The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities at the plant level, ensuring accurate reporting, cost control, and strategic financial support for operational decision-making. This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive operational efficiency, profitability, and compliance with company standards and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Controls

  • Oversee plant-level accounting operations, including GL, AR, AP, payroll coordination, cost accounting, and fixed asset management.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
  • Serve as key liaison for plant audits (internal and external).

Costing & Operational Support

  • Lead cost accounting functions, including job costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting.
  • Partner with plant operations leadership to track KPIs, improve labor and material efficiency, and reduce waste.
  • Provide financial analysis to support capital investments, process improvements, and strategic projects.

    • Reporting & Analysis

  • Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities at the plant level.
  • Prepare and present accurate financial statements, forecasts, and variance analysis.
  • Maintain key metrics dashboards for daily / weekly / monthly plant performance.

    • Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Lead annual plant budget process in collaboration with corporate and plant leadership.
  • Provide rolling forecasts and scenario analysis to anticipate risks and opportunities.
  • Support long-term strategic planning through financial modeling.

    • Leadership & Collaboration

  • Serve as financial business partner to the Plant General Manager and site leadership team.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop plant accounting staff.

    • Core Value Expectations

  • Model high character, trust, and performance in all aspects of work.
  • Deliver distinctive quality and service to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.
  • Foster continuous improvement and accountability across plant operations.

    • Requirements :

    Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA / CPA / CMA preferred).
  • Minimum 5–7 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or plant environment.
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing systems, and manufacturing KPIs.
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to influence decisions across operations and leadership.
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and results orientation.
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