Plant Controller- Villa Rica

The Plant Controller oversees the financial operations of the manufacturing site, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting operational decision-making. This role involves managing financial systems, conducting analysis, and overseeing accounting functions within a high-volume production environment.

Plant Controller
Compensation: $128K annual salary 
Opportunity: Direct Hire
Location: Villa Rica, GA
Presented by: The Intersect Group

Company Overview:
Our client is an established and privately held manufacturing organization with a long history of serving a diverse range of industries. The company specializes in innovative packaging solutions and operates multiple manufacturing facilities across North America. With a large employee base and significant annual revenue, the organization is recognized for its commitment to quality, operational excellence, and continued growth.

Role Summary:
The Plant Controller oversees the financial operations of the manufacturing site, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting operational decision-making. This role involves managing financial systems, conducting analysis, and overseeing accounting functions within a high-volume production environment. The position reports directly to leadership and plays a key role in optimizing financial performance at the plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the monthly financial close process, including financial statement preparation and variance analysis.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventories, financial reports, and profitability analyses.
• Develop and monitor internal controls to safeguard plant assets.
• Lead plant accounting functions, including overseeing personnel, inventory valuations, cost accounting, and forecasting.
• Analyze capital investments and plant process improvements to support business decisions.
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels to influence operational and financial outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong leadership presence in production and business decision-making.
• Maintain operational performance standards and financial accuracy.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience leading and influencing teams within a manufacturing finance environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive cost accounting experience with complex product lines.
• Strong knowledge of operational systems and analytical tools.
• Experience working with large ERP systems; JD Edwards experience is a plus.
• CPA, MBA, or MACC credentials are advantageous.
• Background in public accounting (audit) or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work onsite at the Villa Rica facility.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in advancing your career as a Plant Controller, please apply now.