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NorthPoint Search Group lists this Plant Controller opportunity in macon, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Plant Controller
Who: A hands-on accounting leader with strong manufacturing and cost accounting expertise who thrives in a fast-paced plant environment.
What: Lead all plant-level accounting operations while driving financial accuracy, inventory integrity, and process improvements across the facility.
When: This role is open due to continued growth and the need to strengthen financial leadership within plant operations.
Where: North Atlanta
Why: To build scalable, disciplined accounting practices and ensure accurate financial reporting aligned with production activity.
Office Environment: Fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing setting with direct interaction between finance and operations teams.
Salary: Competitive base salary plus bonus and benefits, commensurate with experience.
Position Overview:
The Plant Controller will play a critical leadership role overseeing all accounting functions within the plant, ensuring compliance with GAAP, supporting operational decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across financial processes. This individual will act as a key partner to plant leadership while also serving as the primary contact for external audits.
● Key Responsibilities:
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, and fixed assets
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Maintain ownership of the general ledger, ensuring proper classification and completeness
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and supported
Inventory & Cost Accounting
Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliation, and physical inventory processes
Ensure accurate accounting for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
Support standard costing, variance analysis, and product costing accuracy
Partner closely with plant operations to align financial reporting with production activity
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
3–5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
Strong manufacturing experience, including cost and inventory accounting required
Experience supporting plant operations strongly preferred
ERP experience in a manufacturing environment required
CPA preferred
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Worksite address
macon, GA, 31297, US
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