Plant Controller (Dayton)
Jobot
Dayton, OH
Come join a long-established, multi-site manufacturing organization undergoing operational optimization and preparing for significant growth in the coming years! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Katherine Krull
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Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a long-established, multi-site manufacturing organization undergoing operational optimization and preparing for significant growth in the coming years. Following recent leadership changes and a company-wide push to strengthen on-site financial operations, the team is expanding to bring on an experienced Plant Controller to support one of its U.S. locations. This position is fully on-site in the greater Dayton, OH area and works directly with plant leadership in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. Job Title: Plant Controller
Job Location: Dayton, OH (Fully On-Site; Monday–Friday)
Pay Rate: $110k-$130k base salary + 20% annual bonus potential (divided across personal/divisional/company performance) + Comprehensive Benefits (80-90% paid of individual paid for by the company) + 401k with 4% Match Must Have:
?? Competitive compensation: strong market-base salary + 20% annual bonus potential
?? Comprehensive benefits package with excellent medical coverage (80-80% covered for individuals), 401k with 4% match
?? Hands-on, dynamic environment with weekly financial cycles—your work directly drives daily operations
?? True autonomy: operate like you’re running your own business, with freedom to improve systems and influence change
?? Collaborative, supportive culture that values practicality, communication, and strong partnerships with plant leadership
?? Stable, long-standing organization preparing for renewed growth and investing in strengthening on-site leadership
?? Extensive training resources (documented processes, videos, tools, and certifications) to set you up for success
?? No bureaucratic corporate structure—lean leadership team, fast decisions, and direct access to key executives Job Details We are seeking a highly capable Plant Controller to lead on-site financial operations in a fast-paced, high-volume, and highly dynamic environment. This role is central to the plant’s financial accuracy, operational decision-making, and daily performance. You will partner closely with the Plant General Manager, oversee core accounting functions, drive cost control, and ensure timely weekly financial reporting. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in decentralized, real-time operational finance and wants to make a measurable impact on plant performance. REQUIREMENT: You must be able to work on-site Monday–Friday in the Dayton, OH area. What You’ll Do ? Own Plant Financial Operations: Manage weekly financial reporting, forecasting, accruals, and cost analysis in a fast-turn environment where accuracy and speed are essential.
? Cost Control & Variance Analysis: Monitor production costs, labor, inventory movements, and part-level details; provide clear insight and recommendations to plant leadership.
? Inventory Management: Oversee inventory accuracy, perform reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and maintain high standards of tracking across thousands of parts.
? Transactional Oversight: Manage high-volume AR/AP activity, ensuring timely processing and error-free data across a large catalog of part numbers and invoices.
? Compliance & Controls: Ensure all plant-level financial and compliance deadlines are met (including the 15th-of-month requirements).
? Operational Partnership: Work side-by-side with the General Manager in daily production meetings, offering financial perspective and helping guide operational decisions.
? Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Corporate, Operations, and other plant leaders to maintain accuracy, streamline workflows, and share best practices.
? Process Improvement: Recommend enhancements to systems, reporting workflows, and plant financial processes in a continually evolving environment.
? Leadership & Influence: Act as the on-site financial authority—building credibility, communicating clearly, and guiding the plant through financial priorities and challenges. Must Have:
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a long-established, multi-site manufacturing organization undergoing operational optimization and preparing for significant growth in the coming years. Following recent leadership changes and a company-wide push to strengthen on-site financial operations, the team is expanding to bring on an experienced Plant Controller to support one of its U.S. locations. This position is fully on-site in the greater Dayton, OH area and works directly with plant leadership in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. Job Title: Plant Controller
Job Location: Dayton, OH (Fully On-Site; Monday–Friday)
Pay Rate: $110k-$130k base salary + 20% annual bonus potential (divided across personal/divisional/company performance) + Comprehensive Benefits (80-90% paid of individual paid for by the company) + 401k with 4% Match Must Have:
- Experience as a Plant Controller, Cost Accountant, or Senior Plant Accountant
- Experience with high-volume AR/AP activity (large part-count environments; heavy invoice flow)
- Manufacturing background (with experience in cost control, accrual accounting, and fast-cycle (weekly) financial reporting, inventory management)
- Strong communication skills and ability to partner with General Managers and operations leaders
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
?? Competitive compensation: strong market-base salary + 20% annual bonus potential
?? Comprehensive benefits package with excellent medical coverage (80-80% covered for individuals), 401k with 4% match
?? Hands-on, dynamic environment with weekly financial cycles—your work directly drives daily operations
?? True autonomy: operate like you’re running your own business, with freedom to improve systems and influence change
?? Collaborative, supportive culture that values practicality, communication, and strong partnerships with plant leadership
?? Stable, long-standing organization preparing for renewed growth and investing in strengthening on-site leadership
?? Extensive training resources (documented processes, videos, tools, and certifications) to set you up for success
?? No bureaucratic corporate structure—lean leadership team, fast decisions, and direct access to key executives Job Details We are seeking a highly capable Plant Controller to lead on-site financial operations in a fast-paced, high-volume, and highly dynamic environment. This role is central to the plant’s financial accuracy, operational decision-making, and daily performance. You will partner closely with the Plant General Manager, oversee core accounting functions, drive cost control, and ensure timely weekly financial reporting. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in decentralized, real-time operational finance and wants to make a measurable impact on plant performance. REQUIREMENT: You must be able to work on-site Monday–Friday in the Dayton, OH area. What You’ll Do ? Own Plant Financial Operations: Manage weekly financial reporting, forecasting, accruals, and cost analysis in a fast-turn environment where accuracy and speed are essential.
? Cost Control & Variance Analysis: Monitor production costs, labor, inventory movements, and part-level details; provide clear insight and recommendations to plant leadership.
? Inventory Management: Oversee inventory accuracy, perform reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and maintain high standards of tracking across thousands of parts.
? Transactional Oversight: Manage high-volume AR/AP activity, ensuring timely processing and error-free data across a large catalog of part numbers and invoices.
? Compliance & Controls: Ensure all plant-level financial and compliance deadlines are met (including the 15th-of-month requirements).
? Operational Partnership: Work side-by-side with the General Manager in daily production meetings, offering financial perspective and helping guide operational decisions.
? Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Corporate, Operations, and other plant leaders to maintain accuracy, streamline workflows, and share best practices.
? Process Improvement: Recommend enhancements to systems, reporting workflows, and plant financial processes in a continually evolving environment.
? Leadership & Influence: Act as the on-site financial authority—building credibility, communicating clearly, and guiding the plant through financial priorities and challenges. Must Have:
- Experience as a Plant Controller, Cost Accountant, or Senior Plant Accountant
- Experience with high-volume AR/AP activity (large part-count environments; heavy invoice flow)
- Manufacturing background (with experience in cost control, accrual accounting, and fast-cycle (weekly) financial reporting, inventory management)
- Strong communication skills and ability to partner with General Managers and operations leaders
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Posted 2026-03-06
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