Job Description

Jennie Joiner is assisting a Eugene manufacturing company to fill a Plant Controller position

Location: Eugene, OR
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (some flexibility)
Remote: Onsite with hybrid potential (1 day/week after ramp-up)
Compensation: $150,000 + 10–20% annual bonus
Requirements: Background check, drug screen (THC not allowed)

Position Overview

A dynamic and growing Eugene-based manufacturing facility is seeking a Plant Controller with deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory oversight, and operational financial analysis. This role is critical in improving plant performance visibility and ensuring accurate, GAAP-compliant reporting. You'll work closely with the VP of Finance and cross-functional teams to track variances, optimize inventory controls, and deliver insights that drive operational and financial success.

What You'll Do

Cost Accounting & Operations Support

• Own standard costing, BOM management, and variance analysis
• Analyze labor, materials, and overhead performance
• Support production and plant leadership with real-time financial insights
• Lead re-costing and cost improvement initiatives

Inventory Oversight & Controls

• Oversee inventory valuation (raw materials, WIP, finished goods, spare parts)
• Identify process gaps and discrepancies in inventory movement or costing
• Implement tracking systems for warehouse scanning and parts issuance
• Conduct inventory audits and drive process improvements

Reporting & Business Partnering

• Deliver monthly financial reports and weekly plant forecasts
• Support capital expenditure reviews and post-investment analysis
• Collaborate with operations, quality, supply chain, and maintenance leaders
• Identify reporting opportunities using Power BI, SQL, or similar tools

Compliance & Leadership

• Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
• Maintain ERP integrity and participate in system upgrades (MS Dynamics/Nav)
• Confidently communicate concerns, flag discrepancies, and advocate for resolution
• Support succession planning; potential to build a small team over time

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of plant Controller experience including cost accounting in a manufacturing setting
• Deep knowledge of standard costing, BOMs, variance analysis
• Strong ERP experience
• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced Excel + comfort with reporting tools (Power BI, SQL, etc.)
• Able to spend ~25% of time on the production floor

Culture Fit

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re:

• Hands-on and not afraid to challenge the status quo
• Confident, yet collaborative — able to manage “up and out”
• Process-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
• Clear and assertive when navigating compliance and cross-team decisions

Perks & Benefits

• 3 weeks of PTO to start
• 401(k) with 50% match up to 6%
• Opportunity to step into a strategic finance role with visibility across the plant

?? Ready to apply? Reach out to Jennie Joiner with The Form Group PNW to learn more or submit your application online.

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