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Plant Controller Allendale, New Jersey
Job Ref: 41245
MANUFACTURING PLANT IN ALLENDALE NJ IS LOOKING FOR A PLANT CONTROLLER. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO COMES FROM A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT.
MUST HAVE A BA'S DEGREE IN FINANCE OR ACCOUNTING
SALARY $170K-$190K
ONSITE 100% MON-FRI
Controller
Job Purpose
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building and formalizing the company’s financial infrastructure within a growing manufacturing environment. The Controller will serve as the company’s technical accounting authority while partnering closely with operations and leadership to improve financial visibility, cost discipline, and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
- Direct all accounting operations including:
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll
- Fixed Assets
- Cost Accounting
- Establish scalable financial systems and structured accounting processes.
- Develop disciplined financial and cost accounting frameworks to support growth and operational performance.
Financial Reporting & Close Process
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
- Develop and manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Prepare financial statements including:
- Profit & Loss
- Balance Sheet
- Cash Flow Statements
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Develop KPIs, financial dashboards, and management reporting tools.
- Deliver variance analysis and financial performance reporting to leadership.
- Maintain audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation.
Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance
- Design and implement standardized product costing systems.
- Establish methodologies for:
- Material allocation
- Labor allocation
- Overhead allocation
- Partner with operations to validate:
- BOMs (Bill of Materials)
- Labor standards
- Cost drivers
- Improve product-level margin visibility to support pricing and profitability decisions.
- Conduct structured variance analysis across production and cost inputs.
- Oversee inventory valuation for:
- Raw Materials
- Work-in-Process
- Finished Goods
- Identify cost drivers and collaborate with operations to improve efficiency and margins.
Financial Systems & Controls
- Evaluate, redesign, and implement ERP and financial systems.
- Integrate purchasing, inventory, and accounting processes.
- Improve automation and operational efficiency across finance functions.
- Strengthen internal controls and optimize working capital.
- Build scalable financial processes to support long-term growth.
Qualifications
Technical & Functional Qualifications
- Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP and full-cycle financial reporting.
- Extensive experience in manufacturing cost accounting including:
- Standard costing
- Variance analysis
- Inventory valuation
- Experience building or improving product costing systems in manufacturing environments.
- Advanced Excel skills required, including:
- Financial modeling
- Cost roll-ups
- Variance analysis tools
- ERP implementation or evaluation experience in manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Leadership & Professional Qualifications
- High level of integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and ownership.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams.
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with operations and executive leadership.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and execute in a structured environment.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- CPA designation strongly preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of accounting experience.
- At least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
- Strong manufacturing and cost accounting background required.
Working Conditions
- Office-based position located in Allendale, NJ with regular presence on the manufacturing floor.
- Extended hours may be required during:
- Month-end close
- Year-end reporting
- Budgeting cycles
- Audit periods
- Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments with moving mechanical equipment.
- PPE and safety protocols must be followed in production areas.
- Noise levels in manufacturing areas may range from moderate to high.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for standard office equipment.
- Ability to move throughout office and manufacturing facilities.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as needed.
- Occasional lifting and/or moving of materials up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely access production areas while following all safety procedures.
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