Plant Controller - Manufacturing

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The Cleveland, Ohio Site Controller acts as the primary financial steward and strategic business partner to the Plant Manager, overseeing all financial operations, cost accounting, and internal controls for a specific manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving financial integrity, analyzing operational performance (KPIs), leading budgeting and forecasting processes, and implementing cost-saving initiatives to enhance site profitability. The Site Controller translates complex manufacturing data into actionable financial insights to support daily operations and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Lead all site-level accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Prepare financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, GAAP/IFRS, and local regulations.
• Ensure the annual standard cost development process

Cost Accounting & Analysis

• Monitor production, labor, and overhead costs.
• Perform variances analysis and recommend corrective actions
• Monitor Inventory Valuation/Accuracy
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (WCM) by analyzing financial impact.

Operational Partnership

• Collaborate with site leadership to optimize manufacturing process, reduce waste and improve margin
• Provide financial insights to support investment decisions, capital projects, and resource allocation

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Lead annual self-assessment Gap analysis and review action plan with owners
• Oversee audits and ensure adherence to corporate governance standards.

Capital Projects

• Evaluate Capital Expenditure (CapEx), ROI Analysis and track project cost to ensure budget adherence.

Essential Functions:

• Month-end close in QAD, Smartco inputs, reconciliations/upload to Blackline (approver & preparer roles), coordinating & preparing internal financial reporting (Monthly GM report - Operational analysis of scrap, labor & overhead cost/variances, Inventory analysis)
• Lead the annual completion of the ICRF gap analysis & ensure the execution of action plans, adherence - Segregation of Duties, system/access controls are in place. Evaluate site internal controls (review of PPS policies, purchasing authorities, etc. to ensure alignment with internal controls along with the ICRF 6 essentials). Assessing current accounting processes, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new innovative processes.
• Support OPS Controller as well as the BU Controller with the AD HOC requests, annual plan, budget & standard cost development process. Proactively interact with supervisors, plant leadership team as well as senior management to ensure all parties have a clear and accurate picture of the plant's overall financial performance. Proactively researching issues - anticipating opportunities and providing answers & insight to key questions before they are asked. Advisor/Mentor/Business partner to the site as well as the BU.
• Support World Class Manufacturing initiatives (participation in Kaizens, problem-solving events) ensuring countermeasures, projects are defined with clear financial objectives & results are tracked and reported accordingly. Co-manage along with the project manager the capital process & provide guidance/assistance preparing Madisons, CARs. Ensure the annual physical & fixed asset counts are properly conducted.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting and/or Finance Required
• Master's Degree-Accounting and/or Finance Preferred

Experience:

• 3 to 7 years of experience Finance/Accounting experience with a strong cost accounting background Required
• 2+ years' experience working on site in manufacturing Preferred

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.


Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain /CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “Making the World a Better Home."

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.


This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected].

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program