Plant Controller

We are looking for a Plant Controller to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.This is a strong opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys the pace of manufacturing and wants to be a true business partner to plant leadership, in a hybrid role based in Cleveland, OH.ResponsibilitiesDirect the plant's financial reporting, including monthly results, budgets, and forecastsReview spending against plan and dig into variances to find root causes and recommend actionOversee inventory valuation, standard costs, and cost of goods sold accuracySupport capital project evaluation and track return on investmentMaintain internal controls that protect plant assets and support audit readinessProvide financial insight to the plant manager and operations team to guide day-to-day decisionsIdentify and lead cost reduction and productivity initiativesCoordinate with corporate finance on consolidation, reporting deadlines, and policy complianceLead and develop the plant accounting teamQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA a plus7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge of cost accounting, inventory, and plant operationsExperience leading or mentoring accounting staffAbility to build credibility with operations leaders and drive issues to resolutionComfortable moving quickly in a fast-paced production settingWhat Our Client OffersA seat alongside plant leadership, where finance has a say in operational decisionsTime on the floor to learn the process behind the numbersOwnership of cost reduction projects with visible resultsA plant team that values a controller who gets out from behind the desk