About this opportunity
TBG | The Bachrach Group lists this Controller opportunity in newton, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Why This Role
Most plant accounting roles keep you in one lane. This one puts you at the center of the operation. You'll be the senior finance presence on site, running day-to-day accounting while working directly with corporate leadership on close, audits, and consolidated reporting. When production numbers move, you're the one who finds out why and explains it. When corporate needs clean, reliable figures, they come to you. The work spans plant-level detail and company-wide reporting, and it includes special projects such as business unit analysis and acquisition support. For a manufacturing accountant ready to step into controllership, this role offers real ownership, real visibility, and a clear path forward.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Controller / Plant Controller owns the accounting function at the Newton manufacturing facility. Day to day, that means overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and the general ledger, supporting month-end close, and keeping reconciliations accurate across the organization. On the operations side, you'll run the monthly physical inventory, partner with production leaders on variances and Bills of Materials, and make sure inventory activity is recorded correctly. You'll also strengthen processes and controls, serve as the go-to resource on non-routine transactions, and develop the accounting staff around you.
Core Responsibilities
Own daily AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger operations for the facility
Drive month-end close support and prepare and review account reconciliations company-wide
Lead the monthly physical inventory process and oversee inventory transaction processing
Partner with manufacturing to investigate variances, explain results, and maintain accurate Bills of Materials
Support the Corporate Controller on daily banking, audit readiness, and consolidated weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting
Manage customer credit monitoring, tracking exposure and AR aging against approved limits
Research and apply accounting policy to non-routine transactions, advising both finance and operations teams
Identify and implement process and systems improvements that tighten accuracy and efficiency
Train, mentor, and develop accounting staff
Contribute to special projects, including business unit analysis and acquisition-related work
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and physical counts
Solid command of AP, AR, payroll, and GL processes, plus month-end close and audit support
Ability to translate financial results for operations leaders and work effectively on the plant floor
Experience training or supervising accounting staff
Sharp analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and a drive to improve how things get done
Additional Details
Onsite in Newton, KS
Reports directly to the Corporate Controller
Willingness to travel as needed
Exempt, full-time position
Worksite address
newton, KS, 67114, US
Who can apply
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