Plant Controller (Relocation Required)

Oklahoma, Oklahoma Permanent USD160,000 - USD175,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
As a Plant Controller, this individual will have very high exposure to senior leadership, reporting directly to the Corporate Controller and partnering cross-functionally with other plants across the US. This is an exciting role where you will have ownership on the Accounting functions of the plant, owning the FP&A for the location, cost accounting, and other essential business functions.
  • Hybrid work structure (2-3 days work from home)
  • Highly visible role

About Our Client

I'm currently working on a search for a client that is looking to fill a Plant Controller position in North Western Oklahoma. Our client is one of the largest global producers of products in their niche. They are a multi-billion-dollar organization that services a vast network of industries with 10k+ products!

Job Description

Plant Controller Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Plant Manager and operations leadership team
  • Provide insightful analysis on plant performance, including cost, productivity, yield, scrap, and margin drivers
  • Support decision-making on pricing, make/buy, capital investments, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Actively participate in plant staff meetings and operational reviews
  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the plant
  • Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and management reporting packages
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and SOX internal control requirements
  • Coordinate internal and external audits, including walkthroughs and documentation support
  • Lead the annual operating plan (AOP) process and periodic forecasts for the plant
  • Analyze trends and risks, providing early warning of financial performance gaps
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and cost reduction initiatives against plan
  • Oversee standard costing, bill of materials accuracy, routings, and labor rates
  • Analyze and explain variances (PPV, usage, absorption, overhead)
  • Lead physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory valuation processes
  • Monitor and improve inventory turns, obsolescence reserves, and working capital performance

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • 7+ years of experience in Finance
  • Manufacturing Experience
  • Public Company Experience
  • CPA preferred
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience interacting with senior leadership

What's on Offer

  • Above market compensation
  • Lucrative bonus potential
  • Relocation Package Included
  • Strong benefits (401k match)
  • Gain global exposure from a leading, growing company
  • Ample career progression
  • Flexible working environment (2-3 days work from home)



Contact
Matt Conroy
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7019579

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Controller
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Oklahoma
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Matt Conroy
Job Reference
JN-052026-7019579
Job Nature
Hybrid working