Job Description

Plant/Manufacturing Controller 

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join a growing food manufacturing organization. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive financial performance, operational visibility, and strategic decision-making.

This position is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing finance professional with strong cost accounting expertise, a deep understanding of plant operations, and experience supporting manufacturing leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting functions for the facility
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and financial models
• Provide operational and financial analysis to support business decisions
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and identify opportunities to improve profitability
• Partner closely with plant leadership to drive financial performance
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Coordinate with external accounting partners and auditors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• Previous experience as a Plant Controller, Manufacturing Controller, or similar manufacturing finance leadership role
• Strong cost accounting experience within a food manufacturing environment required 
• Experience with inventory management, production costing, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Why Join Us?

• Existing accounting support structure already in place
• Payroll administration is handled internally, allowing this role to focus on accounting, costing, reporting, and operational finance
• Stable and growing food manufacturing organization
• Competitive salary, bonus potential, and long-term growth opportunity

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 base salary plus annual bonus

If you're qualified and serious, apply today or send your confidential resume to Brittany at brittany.hamilton@gogpac.com for consideration!

Keywords: controller, finance, accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing, food manufacturing, cpa

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.