Controller (Plant)

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Position Summary

The Pueblo Plant Controller is responsible for leading the financial operations of the Pueblo manufacturing plant, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, effective planning, and business partnership with plant leadership. This role supports operational performance through budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory controls, variance analysis, and compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

The Plant Controller serves as a key member of the plant leadership team and helps drive operational excellence, productivity, and informed decision-making across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all plant finance and accounting activities for the Pueblo facility.
• Partner with plant leadership to support business performance, cost management, and strategic planning.
• Prepare and manage the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial outlooks.
• Analyze manufacturing results, including labor, overhead, material usage, scrap, and productivity trends.
• Deliver timely and accurate month-end closing, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Review and explain manufacturing variances, including purchase price, production, labor, and absorption variances.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Support capital planning, capital expenditure tracking, and post-investment analysis.
• Develop financial dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting for plant and functional leaders.
• Supervise and develop plant finance staff, if applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or plant controllership.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and variance analysis.
• Experience with inventory accounting and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnering skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.