Assistant Plant Controller POST NUMBER: 443162
Location: This is a 100% onsite position based in Butler County, PA. Candidates must reside within a reasonable daily commuting distance. Relocation is not available.
Travel: Limited regional travel (~4 times/year)
About the Role:
Vaco has partnered with a well-established, multi-site manufacturing organization to identify an Assistant Controller to oversee financial operations across two plant locations. This role is critical in driving cost accounting excellence, supporting ERP optimization, and producing accurate financials that support both day-to-day operations and strategic growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement reviews
- Oversee cost accounting functions including standard/average costing, overhead rate development, and variance analysis
- Prepare and present plant-level and consolidated financials (P&L, balance sheet, etc.) to leadership
- Manage bank reporting, debt covenant compliance, and related financial obligations
- Support ERP system enhancements (Infor or similar), including improvements in journal entry workflows, purchasing, and reporting
- Partner with plant managers, the Controller, and CFO to align financial operations and business strategy
- Assist in external audits and lead special projects focused on financial process improvements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field; CPA and/or public accounting background preferred.
- 7 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Deep understanding of cost accounting (standard & average), overhead allocation, and ERP systems.
- Strong experience in financial reporting, bank compliance, and month-end processes.
- Skilled in Excel and financial tools; able to work cross-functionally with plant and executive teams.
- Demonstrated stability and accountability in prior roles.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Target base salary: $100,000–$135,000 (flexible based on experience)
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 3 weeks of PTO
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
Additional Notes:
Due to the fully onsite nature of this position and the collaborative plant environment, candidates must reside within a reasonable daily commuting distance of Butler County. Relocation support is not available, and the role is not eligible for hybrid or remote arrangements.
Vaco by Highspring is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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 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 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.
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.