Job Description

Assistant Plant Controller - Manufacturing

Location:

Keene, NH (100% Onsite)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 1st Shift

We are seeking an experienced

Assistant Plant Controller

to join a leading manufacturing organization in

Keene, New Hampshire

. The ideal candidate will have strong cost accounting experience, proven ERP proficiency, and a track record of supporting financial operations in a production environment.

Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with local regulations, GAAP principles, and corporate accounting policies. Manage monthly and quarterly closing processes, ensuring accuracy of the general ledger and timely reporting. Support budget preparation, forecasting, and five-year planning processes. Lead annual standard cost setting and maintain product costing accuracy. Analyze job variances, report findings to plant management, and monitor inventory costing data. Partner with department managers to control spending and explain expense variances. Provide financial analysis for capital projects, cost reduction initiatives, and other strategic objectives. Prepare account reconciliations and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. Assist with ad-hoc reporting, presentations, and communications to divisional and corporate finance teams.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required).

5+ years of experience

in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years as an

Assistant Plant Controller

or similar role. Strong understanding of

U.S. GAAP

and cost accounting principles. Proficiency with

ERP systems

(PeopleSoft, SAP, or Epicor preferred) and

Microsoft Excel

. Experience with forecasting and budgeting tools (Khalix/Longview a plus). Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. U.S. citizenship required (due to ITAR compliance).

Preferred:

CPA or MBA. Experience with financial reporting, variance analysis, and capital project evaluation. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment.

About the Role:

This position is 100% onsite and offers the opportunity to play a key role in the financial operations of a high-performing manufacturing facility. Candidates who are nonlocal but willing to relocate at their own expense are welcome to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $53.33 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location: In person