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Monroechamber lists this Plant Controller opportunity in madison, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Title: Plant Controller Wage: Based on Experience Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in perishable goods or food manufacturing? Our client, a growing and innovative manufacturing company in Madison, WI, is seeking a Plant Controller to play a key role in driving operational efficiency, analyzing production costs, and supporting strategic business decisions. This highly visible position works closely with plant leadership, operations teams, and finance to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy turning data into actionable insights, we'd love to hear from you. This is a full-time, on-site, direct hire position that offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package.
Plant Controller Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, packaging, and manufacturing overhead
Monitor production costs, investigate variances, and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability
Prepare monthly cost reports, margin analyses, and management reporting by product, customer, and production line
Maintain accurate inventory valuation, reconcile inventory accounts, and investigate discrepancies
Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts while ensuring accurate tracking of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Partner with plant leadership and operations teams to evaluate labor, material, overhead costs, and production efficiency
Support new product costing, pricing decisions, and analysis of process, recipe, and packaging changes
Prepare inventory and manufacturing-related journal entries and support month-end and year-end close activities
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and audit requirements
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cost modeling, and variance analysis to support strategic planning
Requirements for Plant Controller:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3-5 years of cost accounting experience within a food or perishable goods manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
Experience working with ERP systems and inventory management software
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
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Worksite address
madison, WI, 53774, US
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