Controller

Plant Controller
Bensley, VA
Permanent | On-Site
Full Relocation Assistance Available

We are seeking a hands-on Plant Controller to serve as the key finance leader for a 260-employee manufacturing facility. This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to partner directly with operations leadership to drive cost control, operational efficiency, and overall financial performance.

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Plant Controller will be responsible for proactively managing plant costs, supporting forecasting and budgeting activities, analyzing manufacturing performance, and serving as a strategic business partner across the operation. The ideal candidate will be comfortable spending significant time on the production floor, understanding manufacturing processes firsthand, and helping operational leaders make informed business decisions.

Responsibilities of the Plant Controller:
• Lead daily operational finance activities and participate in plant leadership meetings
• Review prior-day operational and financial performance and help forecast upcoming production activity
• Partner closely with operations, maintenance, and plant leadership to drive financial accountability
• Monitor plant costs in real time and identify spending risks before month-end
• Analyze manufacturing variances, production inefficiencies, overtime costs, contractor spending, and equipment-related expenses
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Provide actionable financial insights to improve operational performance and profitability
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and support major capital investment projects
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to understand operational challenges and cost drivers firsthand
• Lead and develop the Plant Accountant while fostering a collaborative finance environment
• Serve as the primary finance business partner for site leadership and corporate finance teams

Requirements of the Plant Controller:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Progressive manufacturing finance and plant accounting experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a plant environment
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ability to partner effectively with operations leadership and influence decision-making
• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to engage directly with plant operations
• Experience supporting a unionized manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience leading or mentoring accounting or finance staff preferred

Compensation: $155,000-$165,000 base salary
Bonus: 15%+ annual bonus opportunity
Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Please apply for immediate consideration!