Overview
Plant Controller (Manufacturing Contract-to-Hire) - Moselle, MS. 100% Onsite
Base pay range: $60.00/hr - $65.00/hr. During contract phase: $6065/hr W2. Upon conversion: $ K + 15% bonus.
Benefits
- 15% Annual Bonus (upon conversion)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- PTO
About Us
Brilliant is an award-winning consulting and staffing firm based in Chicago, specializing in accounting, finance, and business operations across the Midwest and Southeast U.S. Our firm connects top-tier professionals with contract and permanent roles in dynamic and growing organizations.
Role Overview
We are searching for a hands-on, driven Plant Controller to support a major manufacturing site for a global industrial safety and facility solutions company. This position is a critical, high-visibility role supporting two plant locations, with full ownership over plant-level reporting, costing, and operational analysis. The successful candidate will work onsite and partner closely with leadership to drive financial visibility and performance.
This is not a traditional Controller role this is a roll-up-your-sleeves opportunity to build and improve financial processes while owning end-to-end plant accounting responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead plant-level budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting across two manufacturing sites
- Analyze standard costs and operational variances, delivering insights that drive performance improvements
- Build out and manage cost structures (materials, labor, overhead)
- Collaborate with plant operations and business unit leadership to develop actionable financial strategies
- Improve internal controls and compliance processes in alignment with GAAP and corporate standards
- Support capital investment decisions through financial modeling and ROI analysis
- Act as the financial point-person on site no direct reports, but full execution responsibility
Qualifications
- 57+ years of manufacturing or plant-level accounting experience
- Strong standard costing knowledge and variance analysis skills
- Proven ability to build or refine financial processes in lean environments
- ERP proficiency (Syteline a plus, but not required)
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Hands-on, self-directed, and adaptable to change
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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