Plant Controller

Description Plant Controller - Manufacturing Babylon, Long Island, NY Anna Parson at Robert Half is partnering with a well-established Manufacturing client to identify a hands-on Plant Controller with experience in Plant/Cost/Inventory Accounting & Finance to lead the financial operations at a production facility. The Plant Controller role offers strong visibility with plant leadership and a key voice in driving performance, cost control, and operational efficiency. As the Plant Controller you will: + Execute the month-end close and deliver accurate, timely plant financial reporting + Lead all cost and inventory accounting, including WIP, job costing, and variance analysis + Partner with production & operations to analyze margins, monitor performance, and improve profitability + Support budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial planning initiatives + Manage working capital, including cash flow, inventory levels, and purchasing alignment + Drive ERP improvements, system enhancements, and process optimization across the plant + Develop actionable operational and financial reporting for leadership decision-making Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus + 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or plant accounting + Strong background in cost accounting, inventory, and operational finance + ERP experience, including upgrades or implementations preferred + Hands-on, collaborative approach with strong analytical skills Plant Controller opportunity offers a strong tenured team, excellent benefits and good work culture. Contact Anna Parson at Robert Half for immediate confidential consideration or apply now!!! Requirements - 5+ years of experience in plant, manufacturing, or cost accounting roles. - Proven background in manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory and production-related financial analysis. - Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, standard costing methodologies, and variance reporting. - Experience overseeing month-end close activities in a manufacturing environment. - Familiarity with work-in-progress accounting and inventory valuation practices. - Ability to prepare financial reports and communicate results clearly to operational and finance stakeholders. - Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .