Plant Controller

Come join a long-established, multi-site manufacturing organization undergoing operational optimization and preparing for significant growth in the coming years!

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Salary : $110,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us :

Our client is a long-established, multi-site manufacturing organization undergoing operational optimization and preparing for significant growth in the coming years.

Following recent leadership changes and a company-wide push to strengthen on-site financial operations, the team is expanding to bring on an experienced Plant Controller to support one of its U.S. locations. This position is fully on-site in the greater Dayton, OH area and works directly with plant leadership in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.

Job Title : Plant Controller

Job Location : Dayton, OH (Fully On-Site; Monday–Friday)

Pay Rate : $110k-$130k base salary + 20% annual bonus potential (divided across personal / divisional / company performance) + Comprehensive Benefits (80-90% paid of individual paid for by the company) + 401k with 4% Match

Must Have :

• Experience as a Plant Controller, Cost Accountant, or Senior Plant Accountant
• Experience with high-volume AR / AP activity (large part-count environments; heavy invoice flow)
• Manufacturing background (with experience in cost control, accrual accounting, and fast-cycle (weekly) financial reporting, inventory management)
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with General Managers and operations leaders

Preferred :

Why join us?

High-impact, on-site leadership role where you become the financial backbone of your own plant operation

Competitive compensation : strong market-base salary + 20% annual bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits package with excellent medical coverage (80-80% covered for individuals), 401k with 4% match

⚙️ Hands-on, dynamic environment with weekly financial cycles—your work directly drives daily operations

True autonomy : operate like you’re running your own business, with freedom to improve systems and influence change

Collaborative, supportive culture that values practicality, communication, and strong partnerships with plant leadership

Stable, long-standing organization preparing for renewed growth and investing in strengthening on-site leadership

Extensive training resources (documented processes, videos, tools, and certifications) to set you up for success

No bureaucratic corporate structure—lean leadership team, fast decisions, and direct access to key executives

Job Details

We are seeking a highly capable Plant Controller to lead on-site financial operations in a fast-paced, high-volume, and highly dynamic environment. This role is central to the plant’s financial accuracy, operational decision-making, and daily performance. You will partner closely with the Plant General Manager, oversee core accounting functions, drive cost control, and ensure timely weekly financial reporting. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in decentralized, real-time operational finance and wants to make a measurable impact on plant performance.

REQUIREMENT : You must be able to work on-site Monday–Friday in the Dayton, OH area.

What You’ll Do

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