Plant Controller

We are looking for a Plant Controller to provide strong financial leadership for manufacturing operations in Louisville, Kentucky. This role will be responsible for overseeing plant accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, financial reporting, KPI development, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment and a strong ability to partner with plant leadership to drive operational and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all plant-level accounting and finance activities, including month-end close, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Partner with plant operations leadership to support strategic decision-making and improve financial performance.
• Develop, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, labor, overhead, inventory, and cost controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan processes for the facility.
• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor inventory valuation, standard costing, manufacturing variances, and cost of goods sold analysis.
• Provide financial insight into capital expenditures, productivity initiatives, and plant performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, GAAP, and internal control requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of accounting or finance experience, with significant experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, inventory controls, and financial analysis.
• Experience developing KPIs and using data to drive business performance.
• Proven success leading process improvement initiatives in a plant or manufacturing setting.
• Strong ERP systems experience and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across finance and operations teams.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus.