Plant Controller

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Plant Controller in Dallas, TX.

Summary:

The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial and accounting activities of a manufacturing operation. This role partners closely with plant and corporate leadership to provide financial analysis, manage reporting and forecasting, maintain strong internal controls, and support operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plant Controller will oversee plant accounting activities, including accounts payable, payroll, inventory, and capital expenditures
• Lead the month-end close process and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, forecasts, and financial projections
• Review and approve journal entries, invoices, and account reconciliations
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, cost variances, and operational performance
• Develop and monitor financial and manufacturing KPIs
• Analyze operating results to identify trends, opportunities, and financial risks
• Partner with plant leadership to communicate financial performance and provide operational guidance
• Ensure financial transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP
• As a Plant Controller, you will develop and maintain a strong internal control environment
• Partner with corporate finance and accounting teams on reporting and financial initiatives
• Manage and provide guidance to accounting staff
• Utilize financial reporting and analytical tools to provide actionable business insights
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong accounting and financial reporting background
• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience required
• Experience with inventory accounting and manufacturing cost analysis
• Power BI experience required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Previous accounting leadership or management experience preferred
• CPA preferred

Skills:

• Plant Accounting
• Manufacturing Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close
• Inventory Accounting
• Cost & Variance Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Analysis
• Power BI
• KPI Reporting
• Internal Controls
• GAAP
• Team Leadership

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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