Plant Controller - Manufacturing Finance | Birmingham, AL

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity

A global paper manufacturing company is looking for a Plant Controller to own plant-level financial operations end to end. You'll serve as the primary financial partner to plant leadership, driving cost improvements and supporting the strategic decisions that shape operational performance. This is a high-visibility role for a manufacturing finance professional ready to take full ownership and make a real impact.

Your Day-to-Day

• Lead the month-end close process, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements, including budget and forecast variance analysis
• Maintain general ledger integrity through journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution
• Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold — including excess and obsolete inventory analysis
• Analyze manufacturing variances across labor, overhead, efficiency, scrap, and rework, and partner with operations to improve performance
• Lead plant budgeting and forecasting cycles, providing financial modeling and insight to support business decisions
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements; support internal and external audits
• Evaluate capital investments through ROI analysis, support CAPEX planning, and track project performance alongside plant leadership

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing finance environment
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and month-end close
• Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit support
• ERP experience required; SAP strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, slicers, and data analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Power BI, Longview, BOBJ, or Serrala preferred; SuccessFactors a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and meet deadlines

Ready to Apply?

This role puts you at the center of plant-level financial strategy for a global manufacturing operation — with the scope and leadership access to make a genuine impact. If your background is in manufacturing finance and you're ready to take full ownership of plant controllership, Great Bay Staffing wants to hear from you. Your resume will never be shared with an employer without your explicit permission.