Overview

Company
Special Counsel
Location
Staunton, Indiana, United States
Compensation
$120,000 - $160,000/year
Employment type
On-site
Special Counsel

Finance & Banking • Staunton, Indiana, United States

Plant Controller | Path to CFO

Staunton, Indiana, United States$120,000 – $160,000/yearOn-sitePosted 7 hours ago
Finance & Banking

About the Role

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an SMB privately owned manufacturing plant with strong growth plans seeking a Plant Controller. This position will oversee the complete accounting and finance function while partnering closely with the General Manager, parent CFO, and operational leadership. It is open due to succession planning.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing finance leader who enjoys cost accounting, operational partnership, team development, and process improvement. The position offers high visibility, ownership of an evolving accounting environment, and a defined path toward broader financial leadership across multiple manufacturing companies.
Responsibilities:
  • Month-End & Year-End Close
  • GAAP Financial Reporting
  • General Ledger Oversight
  • Cost & Job Accounting
  • Standard Costing & Variance Analysis
  • Product Costing & Quoting Support
  • Margin & Profitability Analysis
  • Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
  • Inventory Accounting & Controls
  • AP, AR & Payroll Oversight
  • Internal Controls & Audit Readiness
  • ERP Implementation & Optimization
  • Accounting Process Improvement
  • Operational & Shop-Floor Partnership
  • Accounting Team Leadership
  • AI & Automation Initiatives
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
  • Manufacturing or plant accounting experience required
  • Supervision experience required
  • Strong cost accounting and GAAP financial reporting background
  • Experience with manufacturing ERP systems
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a hands-on operating environment
  • CPA or MBA preferred but not required
Benefits / Highlights:
  • Performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Defined career path
  • Fully onsite position in west-central Indiana
  • Opening created by the planned retirement of a long-tenured employee
If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions, please email Kyle Cheverko at kyle.cheverko@lhh.com or visit LHH .
Pay Details: $120,000.00 to $160,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Kyle Cheverko
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What You'll Do

Month-End & Year-End Close
GAAP Financial Reporting
General Ledger Oversight
Cost & Job Accounting
Standard Costing & Variance Analysis
Product Costing & Quoting Support

Skills & Technologies

Finance & Banking