Description Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Binghamton, NY client of his that is looking to hire a Plant Controller. Reporting into the CFO, this organization has excellent work life benefits and a low turnover environment. The Plant Controller is a key member of the plant leadership team responsible for financial and accounting activities at the manufacturing facility. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. The Plant Controller is also responsible for helping to maintain internal controls, help oversee inventory accuracy and driving continuous improvement in financial operations. Responsibilities: + Help oversee all accounting operations for the plant including cost accounting, inventory control, budgeting, and financial reporting. + Develop and maintain standard costing, variance analysis, and margin analysis. + Partner with plant management to identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement. + Help prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and performance reports. + Help lead the annual plant budgeting and monthly forecasting processes. + Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to plant operations and financial performance. + Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. + Manage plant accounting staff and foster a high-performance finance team. + Support capital expenditure planning and tracking. + Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business cases. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA is an asset). Experience in a manufacturing environment. 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) .