Controller (Plant)

We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead finance and accounting activities for a manufacturing operation in Fife, Washington. This role serves as a key partner to site leadership, providing insight that supports operational performance, profitability, and long-term planning. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance expertise, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to strengthen financial processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct plant-level accounting and financial operations while collaborating with leadership across two local business units to support performance goals.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring timely reporting, accurate reconciliations, and reliable financial results.
• Evaluate financial performance by analyzing margins, spending trends, capital investments, and business initiatives, then present actionable recommendations.
• Oversee manufacturing cost structures, including inventory valuation, standard costing, variance review, and product profitability reporting.
• Work closely with operational teams to uncover savings opportunities, improve efficiency, and support informed decision-making.
• Lead the annual budget process, periodic forecasts, cash planning, and broader financial planning efforts for the site.
• Maintain a strong control environment by reinforcing accounting procedures, supporting audit preparedness, and upholding policy compliance.
• Develop and coach accounting and finance staff, fostering accountability, growth, and strong team performance.
• Champion process improvements and system-related enhancements that increase accuracy, visibility, and efficiency across finance operations.

The salary range for this position is $150k to $175k. Benefits available with this position include medical, dental and vision; life and disability insurances; participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with a match and 15 days of paid vacation, 5 days of paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays per calendar year.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles.
• Minimum of 3 years in a senior manufacturing finance leadership position such as Controller, Plant Controller, Divisional Controller, or Finance Manager.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and financial management within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience supporting complex product-based or industrial operations.
• Advanced Excel capabilities and solid experience working with ERP or related business systems; familiarity with GlobalShop or JobBoss2 is helpful.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business modeling.
• Effective leadership, communication, and business partnership skills, with the ability to influence operational stakeholders.