Job Details

Dizario Search is conducting a search for a Plant Controller located ~30 minutes north of Wichita, KS. This opportunity is with a well-established global manufacturing organization supporting a smaller plant operation where this individual will serve as the lead finance partner for the facility. The Plant Controller will work closely with plant leadership to support financial performance, operational decision-making, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities across the site.

Plant Controller Responsibilities:

• Partner directly with plant leadership to support operational and financial performance initiatives
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and financial reporting activities for the facility
• Analyze manufacturing cost variances related to labor, material, freight, scrap, and inventory
• Support cost reduction initiatives and provide financial analysis to improve plant performance
• Monitor plant spending and ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures
• Support inventory accuracy, fixed asset analysis, and capital expenditure tracking
• Assist with standard cost analysis and financial evaluation of new products and projects
• Provide financial insight and decision support to plant operations leadership

Plant Controller Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or plant accounting experience
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and plant financial performance drivers
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and month-end close processes
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and plant leadership teams
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

If you're interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Nadine Flynn at nflynn@dizariosearch.com