Plant Controller - CPG Talent Management

We're seeking an experienced Plant Controller north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to oversee internal cost accounting, management reporting, and financial functions with a global manufacturing and distribution company. This role is critical for ensuring accurate financial reporting and optimizing manufacturing operations and will have two direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Provide financial guidance to plant managers and core management teams.
• Analyze spending in key areas like labor, scrap, and inventory.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist in developing annual budgets and forecasts.
• Support physical inventory reporting and cycle count analysis.
• Maintain general ledger and process transactions.
• Participate in month-end close activities.
• Monitor asset additions, transfers, and disposals.
• Assist with accounts payable process.
• Improve processes and controls for manufacturing costs and inventory valuation.
• Review excess/obsolete inventory and conduct monthly reconciliations.
• Analyze work orders for accuracy.
• Ensure validity and accuracy of ERP system.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; and/or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in process manufacturing with cost accounting expertise.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP in a manufacturing environment. 
• SQL or strong Excel experience pulling data.
• BI Tools (QlikView, MS Power Query)
• Experience with big manufacturing ERP systems ie. Dynamics, JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Visual Manufacturing, MS Dynamics ERP.
• CMA, CPA a plus.

We offer comprehensive benefits and lump sum relocation assistance. If you have a strong background in cost accounting and financial management, apply now.