Plant Controller

 JOB PURPOSE

Provides financial leadership and analysis for assigned plant operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, and meaningful financial insight to support business performance. Partners with operations leadership to interpret financial results, evaluate business performance, develop forecasts and cost plans, and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational outcomes.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plant Financial Reporting & Controls (30%)

Oversees the accuracy and integrity of plant financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company requirements, including period-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, audit support, and maintenance of effective internal controls.

1. Cost Accounting & Performance Analysis (25%)

Develops and maintains plant standard costing and related financial models, including work center rates, inventory valuation, and product costing. Analyzes actual performance against standards and plans, identifies significant variances and underlying drivers, and provides recommendations to improve financial and operational performance.

1. Financial Planning & Forecasting (20%)

Leads plant financial planning activities, including quarterly forecasts and annual cost planning. Evaluates operating assumptions, trends, risks, and business requirements to develop accurate financial projections that support plant and organizational objectives.

1. Business Partnership & Decision Support (15%)

Partners with plant leadership and operational stakeholders to interpret financial statements, operating results, and other financial information. Provides analysis, perspective, and recommendations that support business decisions, resource allocation, performance management, and achievement of plant objectives.

1. Inventory Financial Controls (10%)

Coordinates and supports financial controls related to work-in-process, shop, maintenance, and other applicable inventories, including physical inventory activities, reconciliation of results, and resolution of significant discrepancies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combinations of relevant education and progressively responsible experience may be considered. MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting or financial experience, including experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and Microsoft Office applications, including advanced use of Excel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls, and manufacturing cost accounting.
• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, evaluate business drivers, and develop sound recommendations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating complex financial and operational matters.
• Ability to translate financial information into clear business insights for operational and functional leaders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence decisions and effectively partner across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work within established deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to financial accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to identify and lead improvements to financial processes, controls, and business practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with periodic exposure to manufacturing areas. Manufacturing environments may include noise, temperature variations, moving equipment, and other conditions typical of an industrial facility. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn when required.

• Mission-critical manufacturing: We use advanced automation and cutting edge equipment to support industries where precision and reliability matter.
• Internal mobility: We deeply invest in our people, offering training and leadership development opportunities so that employees can grow their careers with us.
• We win together: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our annual profit-sharing bonus.
• Beautiful location: Fully updated and modernized buildings on a campus offering an onsite restaurant and gym.

Full time employees may elect to participate in a number of benefit programs, including Hitchiner’s Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) Employee Retirement Contribution Plan. The Company provides employees with basic company-paid short-term, long-term, and basic life/AD&D insurance.

Employees also have access to education and tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, Employee Assistance Program, and our free onsite fitness center.

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire, Hitchiner Manufacturing is the premier supplier of high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully finished casting-based components to the automotive, aerospace and defense markets.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Hitchiner Manufacturing is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

This position involves access to technical data, materials, and/or hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employees must be able to meet export control eligibility requirements as a condition of employment. Who is considered a U.S. Person? A U.S. Person can be one of the following: U.S. Citizen, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), a refugee or asylee admitted under the U.S. law, or certain protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Learn more about the ITAR here. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Hitchiner participates in the E-Verify program to confirm work authorization for all new hires in accordance with federal law.