Site Controller

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Site Controller for a client to serve as the senior financial leader for the manufacturing location, overseeing all accounting, costing, and reporting activities. This individual partners closely with plant leadership to provide financial insight, ensure strong controls, and support operational and strategic decision-making. The role is critical to driving cost discipline, inventory accuracy, capital planning, and overall financial performance at the plant level.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of plant financial results, including profit and loss, balance sheet activity, and key performance drivers

Prepare post-close financial analysis, operational reporting, and clear, actionable commentary for plant leadership

Coordinate and manage the annual operating budget and periodic forecasts for the facility

Develop, maintain, and analyze standard product and manufacturing costs

Provide financial analysis and decision support to regional and corporate finance leadership as needed

Partner with plant management to improve operational efficiency, profitability, and cost control

Evaluate the financial impact of current operations, proposed initiatives, and business decisions

Proactively identify financial and operational risks and lead data-driven analyses to support corrective actions

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and internal control requirements

Oversee inventory controls, including cycle counts and annual physical inventories

Support capital expenditure planning, financial justification, and tracking of approved projects

Monitor and report on cost-reduction and performance improvement initiatives

Perform special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as required

Support continuous improvement initiatives by validating financial results and collaborating on new operational projects Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent advanced credentials preferred

Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or manufacturing finance

Strong knowledge of management accounting, inventory and cost accounting, and GAAP

Proven analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify key drivers impacting plant financial performance

Advanced proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to lead processes, manage projects, and work independently in a manufacturing environment

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across plant and functional teams

Strong customer-service mindset and collaborative approach to problem solving Pay Details: $130,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

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Full-time