Plant Controller - industrial
Job Description:
Fremont, OH
$110,000 – $115,000
The Opportunity
A global Tier 1 automotive supplier is looking for a Plant Controller to serve as the financial backbone of their Fremont, OH facility. This position is open because the previous Controller was promoted to Finance Manager — a direct signal of the growth this company invests in. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you'll be a strategic business partner with full ownership of the plant's financial operations.
Your Day-to-Day
- Lead all financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the facility
- Manage cost and general accounting, product costing, capacity planning, and time studies
- Analyze operating costs and variances, delivering timely financial status reviews to plant leadership
- Oversee payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets
- Develop and maintain forecasting and budgeting models
- Prepare special studies, regulatory reports, and fiscal year-end audit binders
- Work directly with external auditors and maintain all audit documentation
- Participate as a member of the plant management team, contributing to TQM and Best Methods initiatives
- Supervise and develop the accounting department staff
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of relevant industrial finance experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle plant accounting functions, including cost accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings clearly to management and cross-functional teams
- Experience working with external auditors and preparing regulatory and compliance reporting
- Comfortable leading a team and functioning as a trusted advisor to plant leadership
Ready to Apply?
If you're a finance professional ready to take the lead at a global manufacturer with a track record of promoting from within, this is your opportunity. Submit your resume today through Great Bay Staffing to be considered for this Plant Controller role in Fremont, OH.
Required Skills:
Resume Data Accounts Receivable Fixed Assets Accounts Payable Financial Data Operations Compliance Ownership Reviews Financial Reporting Analytical Skills Forecasting Budgeting Payroll Accounting Documentation Finance Planning Business Leadership Management