Description + Lead all plant-level accounting functions, including product costing, inventory accounting, and month-end close. + Oversee the monthly financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations. + Analyze manufacturing variances, including overhead, labor, and material costs, compared to budget, forecast, and prior periods; provide clear recommendations to management. + Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Plant Manager and operations leadership to support data-driven decision-making. + Direct and monitor physical inventory counts and cycle count programs to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance. + Develop and support annual operating budgets and ongoing forecasts for the plant. + Ensure proper accounting and control of fixed assets, capital expenditures, and repair and maintenance spending, including review of capital requests and annual asset verification. + Strengthen and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets, improve processes, and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards. + Identify cost trends, operational risks, and improvement opportunities to enhance plant performance and profitability. + Support audits and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. + Promote and adhere to all plant safety policies and procedures. Requirements + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred. + 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment. + Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, and financial analysis. + Experience partnering with plant operations and senior leadership. + Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills. + Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities. 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) .