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Plant Controller (Manufacturing)

ProAmpac · Cincinnati, Ohio, US

Plant Controller Where finance meets the factory floor You don’t sit in the office waiting for numbers to tell a story. You walk the plant, talk to operators...

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Plant Controller Where finance meets the factory floor You don’t sit in the office waiting for numbers to tell a story. You walk the plant, talk to operators, challenge assumptions, and connect what’s happening on the floor to what’s showing up in the P&L. If you’ve led accounting in a manufacturing environment and know that cost accuracy starts with operational reality, this role is built for you. We’re a progressive, growth-oriented manufacturing company looking for a Plant Controller who can own the financial heartbeat of the operation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll drive accounting, costing, controls, and reporting, while partnering closely with Operations to improve performance. What You’ll Own: Be the financial leader on the plant floor - Act as a trusted advisor to Operations, not just a reporter of results - Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for plant leadership - Connect production activity, labor, materials, and variances to real business outcomes Drive accurate, disciplined manufacturing accounting: - Lead all plant accounting activities in compliance with U.S. GAAP - Own monthly close, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting...