Phillips Tube Group is looking for a hands-on, growth-minded Plant Controller to join our leadership team in Middletown, OH. This is a high-impact role supporting three plants (Middletown, Shelby, and Indiana), with direct visibility to the CFO and CEO. If youre driven, curious, and eager to grow into future financial leadership opportunitiesincluding a clear runway to CFO this is the place to build your career.
What Were Looking For
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA-ready strongly preferred; company will pay for CPA)
- 510 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment , with cost accounting exposure
- Strong Excel skills (required)
- Curiosity, eagerness to learn operations, and a desire to go see the plant to understand the numbers
- Leadership qualities : mentoring, collaboration, communication
- Someone who thrives in a small-company culture with big-company growth
- Must be willing to work 100% on-site in Middletown, OH
What Youll Do
Manage inventory accounting and cost analysis for all plantsPrepare and analyze plant financial statements and month-end reportsLead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activitiesOwn key balance sheet accounts and perform reconciliations and journal entriesPartner closely with the Shelby Plant Controller and plant operations teamsSupport the CFO with consolidated reporting and financial insightsDrive process improvement and digital finance transformationOversee a clerk and provide mentorship across plant teamsEnsure compliance with accounting policies and internal controlsWhat Success Looks Like
Financial statements delivered to the CEO within 7 business daysAR past-due percentages are maintained below target levelsStreamlined, consistent processes across all three plantsFaster, more accurate inventory reportingStrong cross-plant relationships and collaboration