Plant Controller Job Listing at Kelly Services in Hughes Springs, TX (Job ID US3576486_BH9875272)

Description

Plant Controller
Hughes Springs, TX
Direct Hire
$130-150k

*Annual bonus potential
*Comprehensive benefits

Kelly is seeking a Plant Controller to work with our client, a successful and growing food manufacturing organization, on a direct hire basis.

The Plant Controller will:

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to Plant Management, Operations, and Corporate Finance
• Translate operational data into meaningful financial insights to support real-time decision making
• Develop and present actionable reporting and KPI dashboards to plant and executive leadership
• Drive initiatives to improve EBITDA, cash flow, and working capital performance
• Lead full lifecycle cost accounting, including establishing and maintaining accurate standard costs
• Analyze cost variances for labor, materials, overhead, and yield; provide detailed root cause explanations
• Perform margin analysis and monitor profitability by product line, SKU, customer, or segment
• Continuously evaluate cost structures and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency
• Ensure accurate and timely inventory valuation across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Oversee cycle counts, physical inventory, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies
• Analyze material consumption and scrap rates, supporting better planning and procurement decisions
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and turnover metrics
• Manage all aspects of the plant's monthly financial close—journal entries, accruals, reconciliations
• Ensure integrity of plant-level financial statements and alignment with corporate reporting
• Prepare and deliver detailed variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast/prior period)
• Support internal and external audit processes with complete and accurate documentation
• Lead plant-level annual budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes
• Track and forecast manufacturing costs, headcount, capex, and operational metrics
• Support evaluation and financial justification of capital investments (ROI, NPV, payback)
• Ensure disciplined capex tracking and reporting in line with corporate expectations
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and GAAP
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems, and reporting
• Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the plant

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; CPA/CMA or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing plant controller or cost accounting leadership role
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory control, and operational finance
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage 100); proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead financial operations, influence non-financial stakeholders, and support strategic initiatives
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, hands-on, and problem-solving mindset

Interviews are happening now! If qualified and interested, please apply to this posting ASAP or directly send your resume to SARP028@kellyservices.com.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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