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Movement Search & Delivery, Ligonier, IN, United States


We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead all financial operations within a high-volume metals manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring accurate reporting, and partnering with plant leadership to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all plant-level accounting and financial activities for a facility generating $100M+ in annual revenue

Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with corporate and GAAP standards

Develop, analyze, and report on standard costs, variances, and manufacturing KPIs

Partner with operations to drive cost reduction initiatives and improve plant profitability

Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for the plant

Ensure strong internal controls and support audits as needed

Provide financial insights and recommendations to plant leadership team

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)

7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience within

metals manufacturing

Proven experience as a Plant Controller or senior finance leader in a manufacturing environment

Strong cost accounting background, including standard costing and variance analysis

Demonstrated success managing financials for a facility with

$100M+ in revenue

Deep expertise in

month-end close

processes

Experience working closely with plant operations teams

ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred)

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