Plant Controller POST NUMBER: 472762
Plant Controller
Location: Robesonia, PA
Schedule: Onsite
We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead the finance and accounting operations for our Robesonia, PA location. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective support of plant operations in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage all plant finance and accounting operations
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Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and management reports
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Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, including clear explanations of results against budget and prior periods
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Maintain detailed oversight of the balance sheet and ensure timely, accurate account reconciliations
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Manage cost accounting activities, including product costing, overhead allocation, inventory valuation, and review of bills of material and routings
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Review and support capital expenditure requests
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Partner cross-functionally with plant leadership to drive KPIs and business performance
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Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash administration, cash management, and credit/collections
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Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs
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Monitor working capital and maintain financial controls to support compliance and operational effectiveness
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Lead the financial aspects of physical inventory and support efforts to reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory
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Support annual audits and work closely with external auditors
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Stay current on legal and regulatory changes impacting finance and accounting operations
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Develop, coach, and support the growth of staff
Qualifications:
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BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
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Advanced Finance degree required
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8–10 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
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Strong cost accounting background, including inventory, overhead rates, and lower of cost or market valuation
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Strong knowledge of GAAP reporting requirements
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Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
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Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both senior leadership and non-financial managers
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Experience driving process improvements and solving operational finance challenges
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Proficiency with modern ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong manufacturing finance leader to make a direct impact at the plant level while partnering with leadership to support operational and financial success.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.