Plant Controller | Goodyear

Title: Plant Controller

Location: Goodyear, AZ

Pay Rate: $125,000 – $150,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K

This key leadership role will act as a business partner to plant and financial management, overseeing daily accounting operations and driving financial discipline throughout the manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be accountable for all plant-level financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, inventory control, cost accounting, capital spending, and business analysis. This role also maintains a strong connection with corporate finance to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Planning

Lead the annual budget process and contribute to strategic operational planning
Prepare and manage financial forecasts and projections for the plant

Financial and Operational Controls

Ensure strong internal control systems (data integrity, segregation of duties, asset protection)
Maintain compliance with GAAP, SOX, and corporate policies
Drive accountability and documentation of financial processes
Support continuous improvement, contingency planning, and risk mitigation

Reporting and Analysis

Analyze financial and operational data, identify trends and communicate insights
Lead the monthly close process and performance reporting
Translate financial data into actionable information for plant and senior management
Conduct risk assessments and support contingency planning

Driving Plant Profitability

Support and drive actions to meet financial targets and improve performance
Conduct investment analysis and capital expenditure reviews
Educate plant teams on key financial and operational performance metrics

Plant Process and Administrative Leadership

Partner with the site leadership team on productivity and efficiency projects
Manage and mentor the plant finance/accounting team
ERP experience a plus (implementation, training, and change management)
Participate in cross-functional initiatives and special projects as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred
5–10 years of experience in plant controlling or cost management within manufacturing
Demonstrated leadership experience managing finance/accounting teams
Deep understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and financial reporting tools
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.