Plant Controller Job Description
The following is a full job description for Plant Controller. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Plant Controller along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Plant Controller is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Plant Manager, Plant Superintendent, Plant Accountant, Plant General Manager, Multi Plant General Manager, Plant Operations Manager, Controller, Plant Human Resources Manager, Business Unit Controller
Requirements and Responsibilities For Plant Controller
Manages all financial control and accounting activities of a plant including general and cost accounting, payables/receivables and payroll. Ensures the plant's financial control processes and systems comply with company policies, applicable regulations, and provide required information. Monitors plant operation results against operating plans and direct the preparation of financial, production output, and other reports used to measure and control plant activities and costs. Leads the plant financial and capital budgeting process. Recommends and implements programs to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs. May require a CPA. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
 
Also referred to as: Plant Accounting Manager, Plant General and Cost Accounting Manager
Similar Jobs:  Plant Manager, Plant Superintendent, Plant Accountant, Plant General Manager, Multi Plant General Manager, Plant Operations Manager, Controller, Plant Human Resources Manager, Business Unit Controller
Level of Education:  Plant Controller Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Plant Controller Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Plant Controller Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Plant Controller Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Plant Controller Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Transportation
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
<100100-500500-10001000-75007500-15,00015K-50k50k+0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%
MFG NondurableMFG DurableConstructionChemicalsAerospace & Defense0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%
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