Plant Controller

Company: Robert Half
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description A rapidly growing aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Plant Controller to lead manufacturing cost accounting and plant financial performance reporting for its Montgomery operation, with additional support responsibility for a second plant location. This is a newly created role driven by growth, acquisitions, and increased financial reporting requirements as the company prepares for future public-company readiness. This position serves as the primary financial liaison between Operations and Finance, translating plant performance into meaningful financial insights and supporting leadership with accurate, timely reporting. Key Responsibilities Own manufacturing cost accounting for the Montgomery plant and provide support for a second plant location Develop and maintain standard costing models for materials, labor, and overhead Analyze margins, product mix, and manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead, scrap, and rework) Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to validate BOMs, routings, and production efficiencies Act as the primary bridge between plant operations and finance leadership Prepare and explain cost trends and variances to plant and finance leadership Support robust plant-level financial reporting aligned with public-company standards Ensure accurate inventory accounting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods Perform inventory reconciliations and support physical inventory and audit processes Prepare cost-related journal entries and support month-end close Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost driver modeling Support ERP migration efforts and ensure integrity of cost and manufacturing data Work Environment Primarily onsite at the Montgomery plant High-growth, private equity-backed organization Opportunity to build processes and help shape plant-level financial reporting This is an outstanding opportunity for a manufacturing finance professional who enjoys being embedded in operations and making a direct impact on plant performance and financial visibility. For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required Strong manufacturing cost accounting background Deep knowledge of standard costing, BOMs, routings, and variance analysis Ability to translate operational activity into financial results for non-finance leaders Experience working cross-functionally with Operations and Supply Chain Comfortable in fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environments Preferred Experience Prior experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Controller, or Plant Controller Multi-site manufacturing support experience ERP experience with Epicor, SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar systems Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or other complex manufacturing industries Exposure to acquisitions, standardization, or IPO preparation environments This is an outstanding opportunity for a manufacturing finance professional who enjoys being embedded in operations and making a direct impact on plant performance and financial visibility. For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL.

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