Controller (Plant)

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west chester, oh, United States Robert Half Full-time

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We are looking for a Plant Controller to support manufacturing operations by delivering reliable financial insight and strong operational analysis. This role serves as the on-site finance partner for the plant, helping leadership understand performance, strengthen reporting accuracy, and maintain sound controls over costing and inventory. The position is well suited for a finance specialist who can work independently, improve processes, and provide timely information that supports business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial reporting and account analysis to support an accurate close and provide meaningful updates to plant, business unit, and corporate leadership.

• Examine reconciliations and supporting records to confirm the integrity of financial results, resolve discrepancies, and recommend corrections when needed.

• Produce recurring and ad hoc reports that help management evaluate operating results, cost trends, and key performance indicators.

• Support the development of forecasts and annual budgets by compiling data, analyzing variances, and contributing financial insight.

• Assist with internal and external audits by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping ensure compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements.

• Strengthen reporting processes related to month-end close, production activity, standard costing, inventory controls, and scrap analysis to improve speed and accuracy.

• Partner with plant and cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes, reinforce data reliability, and align activities with accounting standards and internal controls.

• Identify and drive process or system improvements that increase efficiency within finance and provide better decision-making support to the business.

If you are interested in this opportunity or other Direct Hire opportunities through Robert Half please call Carolyn

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in plant finance, controlling, or accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost analysis.
• Experience managing month-end close activities and preparing accurate financial reports in a timely manner.
• Solid understanding of accounting controls, reconciliations, and financial compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and support system or workflow enhancements.
• Organized, self-directed, and analytical approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance and operations; experience with Eaton is a plus.

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