Plant Controller

Plant Controller / VP of Finance (Head of Accounting & Finance) – Manufacturing

Location:
Greater Commerce, GA area (onsite)

Comp:
target $200,000-$240,000 base + bonus/value incentive (target 20-25%)

Schedule/Flexibility:
Option for a 4x9 schedule with a half-day Friday (example: Mon–Thu 8am-5:30/6pm, Fri 8am-12pm)

Benefits Highlights:
3 weeks PTO
• 401(k) with 3% match (targeting 5% in 2026)

The Opportunity (Why this role)

A privately held,
manufacturer
is hiring a senior finance leader to run
end-to-end accounting and plant finance
for an organization with approx. 150 employees.

This is not a "sit behind the desk" role. We're looking for a
working Plant Controller / VP of Finance
who will
lead by example
, improve processes, strengthen controls, and help the site scale while partnering closely with operations and executive leadership.

What You'll Own

You'll be the top finance leader onsite and a key member of both the leadership team and executive leadership team. Scope includes:

Plant Finance Leadership (Hands-On)

• Lead day-to-day accounting and finance for the site: close, reporting, analysis, controls, and team development.
• Be visible on the floor and in the work: learn how things run, ask great questions, and improve how finance supports decisions.

Financial Planning & Operational FP&A

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis tied to plant performance.
• Build actionable dashboards and analysis for throughput, labor/overhead, cost drivers, and operational initiatives.
• Support quoting, pricing, and risk assessments in partnership with operations/supply chain and commercial teams.

Cost & Manufacturing Finance

• Strengthen cost accounting and manufacturing finance rhythms (standard/actual analysis, inventory/cycle count support, margin/cost driver analysis).
• Partner with leaders on cost improvement, productivity, and capital requests.

Capital, Cash, and Banking

• Oversee cash management and working capital focus areas; maintain strong relationships with banking and financial partners.
• Help evaluate and prioritize investments and ensure smart capital allocation.

Risk, Controls, Compliance

• Ensure timely, accurate financial statements and compliance with GAAP and required standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Improve internal controls, policies, and processes to reduce risk and increase efficiency.

Procurement / Cost Structure Partnership

• Help management understand the total cost structure and improve purchasing/procurement process discipline (in partnership with supply chain/operations).

ERP & Technology / IT Oversight

• Help drive an effective ERP strategy and adoption plan (process, data, utilization).
• Provide oversight for core IT priorities affecting finance and plant operations, including security posture and practical tech enablement.

Team & Culture Fit

You'll lead a small team (approx. 4) that includes experienced accounting leadership plus developing talent. The right leader is:

• Low-ego, high-accountability
  , and genuinely collaborative
• Coach/mentor-minded
  with a track record of developing early-career team members
• Direct, respectful, and compassionate
  (no "my department" silos)
• Comfortable working in a
  smaller, privately-owned environment
  where relationships and trust matter

What We're Looking For

• Senior finance leadership experience in
  manufacturing
  .
• Proven success as a hands-on Plant Controller / Site Finance Leader / VP Finance in an operational environment.
• Strong FP&A and business partnering skills, especially with
  operations/supply chain
  .
• Depth in accounting fundamentals: financial close, financial reporting, controls, GAAP.
• ERP experience (implementation, optimization).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required; MBA/MAcc preferred
  CPA or CMA strongly preferred
  .

Note:
This role is
onsite
.

Interested?

If you're a hands-on finance/accounting leader who enjoys being close to the business and building a high-performing team in a manufacturing environment, we'd like to speak with you.

Interested?

If you're an experienced finance leader open to exploring this opportunity, you're welcome to apply today for immediate consideration. Interviews are in progress and we are looking to fill this position quickly.

Equal Opportunity Employer.