Plant Accounting Manager

Description

• Serve as a key financial advisor and accountability partner to the Plant Manager and departmental leaders.
• Ensure the plant’s compliance with internal controls, company policies, and external regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of all plant-level financial reports, including month-end close activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Implement and monitor effective cost controls and promote a culture of financial discipline and accountability.
• Lead the development of the plant’s annual operating budget in alignment with corporate financial goals and timelines.
• Develop capital expenditure budgets in coordination with plant engineering and operations team.
• Supervise and develop plant accounting staff, fostering a high-performance team environment.
• Forecasting and Financial Analysis
• Support audits (internal and external) and take corrective actions where necessary.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts, incorporating key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor performance against forecasts and budgets, providing insightful variance analysis and recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinate with corporate finance teams to align reporting requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to ensure budget assumptions are accurate, achievable, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of financial data, ensuring compliance with corporate accounting policies and GAAP.
• Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at operational and financial performance improvement.
• Lead or support initiatives to mitigate financial risks and improve cost efficiency, profitability, and financial visibility.
• Guide and challenge cost center owners to manage spending responsibly and within budget constraints.
• Proactively identify financial risks, inefficiencies, or opportunities impacting plant performance.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and promote best practices across the plant and broader finance organization.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and collaborate across functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
• Proficient in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics is a plus)
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Prior experience in cost accounting, budgeting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 2 years in a manufacturing or plant environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience required
• CPA or CMA designation preferred
• High attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting or finance teams
• Strong business acumen with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency with financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis tools
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job includes but is not limited to: frequent sitting, standing, walking, frequent computer use, frequent telephone use, some lifting or moving up to 30 lbs.
• Experience supporting operational leaders with financial insights and accountability

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance