Plant Controller

Functioning as the Plant Controller, the Operational Finance Lead is responsible for leading all aspects of manufacturing finance, including product costing, inventory valuation, financial planning, and financial close integrity within a complex SAP environment.

This role ensures the accuracy, transparency, and scalability of cost and operational financial data in a moving average and variant-configured product environment The position serves as a key business partner to plant and operations leadership, translating financial data into actionable insights and driving improved business performance.

In addition, this role leads and develops the cost accounting team, building capability and strengthening the organization’s long-term manufacturing finance expertise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Costing & Inventory Management

• Own the integrity of product costing in a moving average price (MAP) environment
• Ensure accuracy of inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and margin reporting
• Lead analysis of:
• Material cost changes
• Purchase price impacts
• Production and inventory cost drivers
• Monitor and manage inventory reserves, including excess, obsolete, and net realizable value
• Provide clear visibility into margin performance by product, configuration, and business drivers