Job Opportunity: Plant Controller
On-Site | Manufacturing Industry | Sacramento, CA (near Sac State)
Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

Ledgent, a Roth Staffing Company, is partnering with a well-established manufacturing client in Sacramento, CA, to identify an experienced Plant Controller. This is a unique opportunity for a finance professional with a background in manufacturing who is passionate about collaboration and driving business success. In this role, you'll act as a key business partner, working closely with operations, sales, and HR leaders within the organization. You'll not only oversee traditional accounting and financial functions but also provide strategic insight on operational and financial goals to the plant leadership team.

This onsite position requires excellent cross-functional communication skills and experience working heavily with operations and plant employees to achieve results.

Why You'll Love This Role

You will be an integral part of the location's leadership team, representing the finance function while building relationships across departments. You'll directly contribute to the financial success of the organization, analyzing results and supporting key projects. In addition to career growth, this position offers a generous compensation package, superb benefits, and the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner for plant leadership, leveraging your business acumen and financial expertise to drive data-driven decisions and operational success.
• Collaborate with plant management to develop forecasting models, annual operating plans, and monthly financial projections.
• Conduct thorough financial, sales, and operational analyses to identify gaps and recommend improvements while addressing performance metrics.
• Partner with various teams to participate in continuous improvement initiatives and validate cost-saving achievements.
• Take ownership of monthly financial close processes, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, accounts receivable, inventory control, and fixed asset accounting.
• Ensure adequate internal controls are in place to mitigate financial risk, protect company assets, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Present monthly financial reports, forecasts, and key performance metrics to executive leadership in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate with the plant management team to evaluate capital projects by preparing ROI, net present value, and payback period analyses.

Key Qualifications

• Educational Background:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required. Advanced degrees (such as an MBA) and/or certifications (CPA, CMA) are preferred.

• Experience:

  • A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, or Controller roles within a manufacturing environment is required.
  • A strong background in cost accounting and supporting plant operations is highly desired.
  • Experience in lean manufacturing or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

• Technical Skills:

  • Expertise in month-end close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel is required; familiarity with Business Intelligence (BI) tools is highly valued.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess opportunities, address challenges, and add value across the organization.

• Interpersonal Skills:

  • Strong relationship-building, communication, and project management abilities.
  • A proven ability to partner across departments, especially with operations and plant employees, to achieve business goals.

Why Join This Team?

Our client values their employees and recognizes that their team plays an essential role in their success. As the Plant Controller, you'll benefit from a supportive and collaborative environment with the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Perks and Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
• Generous PTO and work flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation package and ongoing professional development opportunities.

About This Opportunity

If you are a results-driven accounting leader with a background in manufacturing and a passion for partnering with cross-functional teams, this could be your next career step. Apply today to become part of a leadership team that values your expertise and invests in your success.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.