We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership within a dynamic manufacturing environment in Franklin, Massachusetts. This role partners closely with plant and operations leaders to translate production activity into clear financial insight, strengthen decision-making, and support stronger business performance. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in manufacturing finance along with a practical, collaborative approach to improving cost, efficiency, and profitability.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional partners to align financial goals with operational priorities and support overall site performance.
- Direct product costing activities, including standard cost development, cost modeling, and detailed analysis of variances across labor, materials, and overhead.
- Monitor key manufacturing drivers such as scrap, yield, downtime, and production efficiency to identify trends and recommend performance improvements.
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and month-end review process, delivering accurate reporting and meaningful analysis of financial and operational results.
- Assess capital spending proposals by analyzing return on investment, cash flow impact, and capacity considerations to support sound business decisions.
- Maintain strong inventory accounting practices through reconciliations, reporting accuracy, and consistent application of financial controls and accounting policies.
- Provide visible leadership to the plant finance team by setting expectations, developing talent, and encouraging accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner with operations to uncover cost reduction opportunities and improve productivity, profitability, and manufacturing competitiveness.
- 10+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, including standard cost accounting and variance analysis.
- Demonstrated experience managing month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
- Ability to interpret operational data and connect plant performance metrics to financial outcomes.
- Experience supporting capital investment analysis, including ROI and cash flow evaluation.
- Knowledge of inventory accounting, reconciliations, and internal control practices in a production setting.
- Leadership experience with the ability to guide, develop, and influence finance teams and operational stakeholders.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing environments and continuous improvement principles.