One million success stories. Start yours today.

Plant Controller

Date Posted: Jun 23, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD
Apply Now

Job Detail

  • location_on
    Location New Jersey, United States of America
  • desktop_windows
    Job Type: Permanent
  • schedule
    Shift:
  • analytics
    Career Level:
  • group
    Positions:
  • calendar_view_day
    Experience:
  • male
    Gender: No Preference
  • school
    Degree:
  • calendar_month
    Apply Before: Sep 21, 2026
Email to Friend Add to Favourite Report Abuse

Job Description

Overview

The Plant Controller at CFS in Ridgefield, New Jersey, is responsible for overseeing all financial operations within the manufacturing facility for a leading manufacturer of beauty, personal care, and home care products. This role involves supporting budgeting, reporting, cost control, and inventory management, with an emphasis on providing financial insights to improve operations and profitability.

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and key performance metrics
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management activities
  • Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliations, and controls
  • Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal controls
  • Develop and maintain product costing models and support CAPEX planning
  • Provide financial insights that guide decision making and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and cross functional plant teams
  • Assist with ad hoc analysis, modeling, and financial reporting
  • Support audits and maintain a controlled, compliant environment

Required skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
  • 4-6 years of financial management experience in manufacturing
  • Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost accounting
  • Experience with ERP system AS400 preferred but not required
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Strong financial analysis and variance reporting abilities
  • Expertise in cost accounting and manufacturing cost allocation
  • Solid understanding of internal controls and compliance
  • Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance teams
  • Experience managing inventory accuracy and improving processes
  • Ability to collaborate across departments and support plant leadership

What the company offers

  • Base salary approximately $155,000

Skills Required

Company Overview

CFS
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
1924 Current Jobs Openings

CFS is a long-standing, family-owned manufacturing organization that serves the industrial water heating, water treatment, and laundry equipment markets. The company prides itself on its stable growth and collaborative culture, emphasizing work-life... Read More

Google Map

Related Jobs