We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to oversee financial operations for a manufacturing site in the Morgantown, West Virginia area. This position plays a central role in guiding plant-level accounting, cost analysis, budgeting, and reporting while partnering closely with operations and supply chain leaders. The successful candidate will help strengthen financial controls, improve visibility into plant performance, and support informed decision-making across inventory, assets, and capital spending.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the monthly financial close for plant operations, including analysis of production results, manufacturing variances, and key balance sheet accounts.
- Develop annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and regular financial reports that provide management with insight into cost trends and operating results.
- Maintain and review product costing methodologies and standard costs to ensure financial data accurately reflects manufacturing activity.
- Monitor inventory and fixed asset records by overseeing reconciliations, physical count support, cycle count processes, and related internal controls.
- Support evaluation and tracking of capital expenditures by maintaining accurate investment records and assisting with approval and reporting activities.
- Partner with plant leadership and supply chain teams to assess operational performance, identify risks, and recommend opportunities for cost improvement.
- Provide financial analysis and clear reporting to both site leadership and corporate stakeholders to support business planning and decision-making.
- Contribute to special projects focused on improving accounting processes, strengthening controls, and increasing the efficiency of financial operations.
- 5+ years of experience in plant finance or manufacturing accounting roles.
- Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing and variance analysis.
- Experience managing month-end close activities, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for plant operations.
- Knowledge of inventory accounting, fixed assets, and capital spending controls.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.
- Experience with enterprise systems used in manufacturing environments; JD Edwards experience is preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial results to operational and corporate audiences.