Job Description

About the Role

We're seeking a hands-on

Cost Controller

to provide timely, actionable financial and operational insights for our fast-growing Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing plant. Your primary focus will be

cost control and job performance visibility

, while supporting payroll, accounts payable, HR administration, and administrative processes. You will be a key partner to plant leadership, operations, engineering, and project management--ensuring data is accurate, current, and decision-ready.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control & Job Performance

Maintain real-time visibility into project costs, WIP, and forecast-to-complete Maintain accurate job costing, labor tracking, and overhead reporting, highlighting variances and potential financial risks. Monitor project margins and flag financial risks or improvement opportunities Support pricing, cost modeling, and customer quoting Translate data into actionable insights for plant leadership Support daily/weekly production meetings with accurate metrics

Operational & Weekly Reporting

Produce weekly operational and financial reports covering labor, materials, margins, backlog, and cash drivers Partner with operations, engineering, and project management to identify cost overruns and schedule risks early

Accounts Payable, Payroll & Cash Management

Oversee accounts payable and payroll accuracy Track payables, labor, purchases, and billing to manage cash flow Maintain working capital visibility and cash forecasting

HR & Administrative Support

Manage plant-level HR administration, onboarding, benefits, and labor compliance Lead administrative functions, office operations, and internal controls Develop efficient processes that support execution

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead, mentor, and develop administrative staff Act as a trusted business partner to plant and operations leadership Drive improvements in reporting cadence, accuracy, and usability

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent 7+ years in manufacturing finance or plant accounting Strong ETO or project-based manufacturing experience Proven ability to deliver weekly operational and job-level reporting Experience supervising payroll, AP, and administrative functions Strong ERP experience

Preferred:

CPA, CMA, or MBA Prior plant-level role with broad operational responsibility Experience supporting production, engineering, project management, and quoting decisions Experience supporting customer quoting and pricing decisions

Key Competencies

Operational mindset with strong financial discipline Clear, practical, execution-focused reporting Cross-functional communication skills Comfortable in a fast-paced ETO environment
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person