Controller

Located in Englewood, CO

Salary: $80,000 - $135,000

Plant Controller
Location: Denver-area, Colorado
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Minimal (<10%)
Compensation: Approx. $80,000 – $135,000 base salary (dependent on experience, skills, and other factors)

Overview
A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Plant Controller to lead all on-site financial and accounting activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting operational decision-making through data-driven insights. The position partners closely with plant leadership to enhance performance, improve cost efficiency, and drive sustainable financial outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Financial Reporting & Planning

• Oversee month-end close processes, including inventory valuation, accruals, and reconciliations
• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts, including standard cost development and variance analysis
• Build and maintain dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics
• Provide timely financial insights to support plant leadership and ensure audit readiness

Operational Finance & Transactions

• Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions for accuracy and timeliness
• Manage payroll processing for a small employee population, ensuring compliance and alignment with cost accounting

Business Partnership & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with operations teams to analyze product costing, margins, and manufacturing performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., lean practices, process mapping, on-site observations)
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems, reporting, and workflows through ERP tools

Controls & Compliance

• Maintain adherence to internal financial policies and control standards
• Oversee inventory controls, including cycle counts and physical inventories
• Ensure capital expenditures are properly evaluated and aligned with financial expectations
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support planning and strategic decisions

What You Bring

• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling
• Solid understanding of manufacturing finance and cost accounting principles
• Familiarity with internal controls and compliance requirements
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems (ERP experience preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or operations finance
• Demonstrated ability to connect operational metrics with financial performance
• Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP) is a plus

Why Join

• Opportunity to influence operational and financial performance at a key manufacturing site
• Exposure to both finance and operations leadership
• A collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and innovation
• Competitive benefits, including healthcare, insurance, and paid time off

 

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