Plant Controller

Summary

Core Molding Technologies is seeking a Plant Controller to serve as a key business partner to plant leadership, driving financial performance, cost control, and operational decision-making.

This role is responsible for overseeing plant-level accounting, cost management, financial reporting, and internal controls, while providing actionable insights to support production, profitability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to drive financial performance and support operational decision-making
• Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly financial results, KPIs, forecasts, and annual operating plans
• Lead plant-level cost accounting, including variance analysis, standard costing, and cost improvement tracking
• Ensure accuracy of inventory, bills of materials (BOM), and product costing
• Monitor and reconcile inventory, production, shipping, and returns activity
• Oversee month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting
• Maintain and enforce strong internal controls across operations, finance, and reporting
• Analyze labor, material, overhead, and distribution costs to identify risks and opportunities
• Support capital expenditure tracking and financial justification of investments
• Partner with operations through daily production meetings and plant walkthroughs
• Lead analysis of customer chargebacks, pricing changes, and margin impacts
• Identify and manage excess and obsolete inventory risks
• Coordinate with corporate finance and IT on reporting, systems, and compliance requirements
• Support internal and external audits, including quarterly and year-end activities
• Lead and develop the plant finance team

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, timely financial reporting and forecasting
• Strong cost visibility and control across plant operations
• Improved inventory accuracy and cost management
• Effective partnership with plant leadership and cross-functional teams
• Identification and execution of cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
• Compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-10 years of experience in plant finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance leadership
• Strong experience with cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (multi-site or multi-entity preferred)
• High proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence operational decisions

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, or MBA
• Experience in multi-company or multi-currency environments
• Experience supporting audits and implementing internal controls
• Background in automotive, plastics, or industrial manufacturing

Work Environment & Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday. Occasional extended hours or weekend support may be required. This role operates in a manufacturing office and shop floor environment.

Recruiters

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies.