Plant Controller
Inovar Packaging Group, LLC Company, is proud to be one of North America’s premier flexographic and digital printing companies, dedicated to the success of our employees and customers. We invest in the latest equipment and technology, continually seeking the best strategies and solutions to deliver cutting-edge, top-quality products to our clients. Our culture is customer-driven, team-oriented, and built on win-win partnerships.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus program
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short/long-term disability
- Company Equity
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a generous company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance
- Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to serve as the financial leader and business partner for multiple manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for the financial integrity and performance of the plant and partners closely with the General Manager and Operations leadership to improve profitability, productivity, cash flow, and overall business performance.
The Plant Controller will oversee plant accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, and compliance. This role goes beyond reporting the numbers—the successful candidate understands the operational drivers behind financial results, identifies risks and opportunities, and provides actionable recommendations to support better business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Business Partnership
- Serve as the primary financial partner to the General Manager and plant leadership team.
- Analyze financial and operational performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend actions.
- Lead financial and business performance reviews and communicate results and key drivers to plant and Corporate leadership.
- Partner with Operations to evaluate the financial impact of production, labor, pricing, and other business decisions.
Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
- Analyze financial results, trends, and variances and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Monitor revenue, margins, costs, labor, productivity, and profitability.
Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance
- Oversee cost accounting, standard costing, annual cost studies, job costing, and margin analysis.
- Analyze material usage, labor, overhead, manufacturing variances, and production costs.
- Partner with Operations to improve labor efficiency, productivity, manufacturing performance, and profitability.
Inventory & Working Capital
- Oversee inventory accounting and analysis for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Ensure proper inventory valuation, reserves, and supporting documentation.
- Oversee physical inventory and cycle count processes and resolution of discrepancies.
Controls, Compliance & Capital
- Maintain strong internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial approval processes.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulations.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting and capital project tracking.
- Support audits and address audit findings and control deficiencies.
Continuous Improvement & Leadership
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, systems, controls, and automation.
- Use technology and data to improve the speed, accuracy, and usefulness of financial information.
- Lead, develop, and coach the plant accounting team.
- Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and strong financial discipline.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience as a Plant Controller preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, inventory accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience with manufacturing operations, job costing, standard costing, and manufacturing variances.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect financial results to operational performance.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Proven ability to partner effectively with Operations and senior leadership.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting or business intelligence tools.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement and automation opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a business-minded financial leader, not simply someone who can produce financial statements. The ideal candidate understands the story behind the numbers, asks thoughtful questions, challenges assumptions when appropriate, and helps leadership turn financial and operational information into better decisions.
The successful candidate is solutions-oriented, analytical, collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Work Environment
This is an on-site leadership role within a manufacturing facility. Regular, consistent on-site presence is expected, with flexibility based on plant and business needs. Moderate travel other facilities.
Position & Work Expectations
- Work Location & Schedule: Regular, consistent on-site presence is expected, with flexibility based on plant and business needs. Moderate travel other facilities.
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Employment Status: Full-Time