Our client, a private equity owned manufacturing company, is seeking a Plant Controller to join their team. The Plant Controller is responsible for all aspects of accounting and assisting with human resources functions.

Lead the preparation and execution of the monthly financial accounting closing process Ensure timely and accurate completion of financial statements on a monthly basis Responsible for standard costing and cost accounting. Assist the financial planning and analysis team in corporate budgeting, capital budgeting and other analytical analysis Manage the accounts payable and receivable function Lead the reconciliation process for bank/cash accounts, balance sheet accounts, and inventory Manage the fixed asset system to ensure proper accounting for capital expenditures and depreciation Assist with the year-end financial audit Manage a staff of 1-2 Assist with the staffing process, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding Develop training materials and performance management programs to help ensure employees understand their job responsibilities Investigate employee issues and conflicts and brings them to resolution Ensure the organization's compliance with local, state and federal regulations Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA preferred 5+ years of professional experience in accounting Expert in working with Excel; strong proficiency and consistent user of PowerPoint and Word (as well as the rest of MS Office Suite).