Plant Controller
Company: Robert Half
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Robert Half is working with a
great company who is looking to bring on a Plant Controller. This
role requires a seasoned financial leader with expertise in cost
accounting, inventory management, month?end processes, and
reporting. The ideal candidate will strengthen financial accuracy,
enhance operational visibility, and support leadership with
meaningful analysis and guidance. Responsibilities: Lead the design
and oversight of cost accounting processes to ensure reliable
financial tracking and performance measurement. Manage standard
costing activities and maintain accurate cost allocations across
key operational areas. Direct month?end close activities, including
reconciliations, journal entries, and financial review procedures.
Interpret financial data to deliver insights that inform strategic
and operational decisions. Maintain strong internal controls and
ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards. Partner with
cross?functional teams to enhance cost efficiency and support
continuous improvement initiatives. Prepare comprehensive financial
reports and communicate findings to leadership and stakeholders.
Leverage enterprise systems to support accurate data management and
streamline financial workflows. Monitor budget performance and
identify opportunities to optimize spending. Provide coaching and
development to accounting team members to strengthen overall
capability. At least five years of experience in cost accounting or
a related operational finance discipline. Strong command of
standard costing concepts and financial reporting practices. Proven
experience managing month?end close activities and related
accounting processes. Solid understanding of cost methodologies and
financial analysis techniques. Familiarity with enterprise resource
planning (ERP) systems. Strong analytical and problem?solving
abilities with the capacity to interpret complex financial data.
Effective communication skills with the ability to engage
stakeholders at multiple levels. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
Finance, or a related field
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