Vaco by Highspring
Base pay range
$135,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr
Associate Director- Finance & Accounting, Executive Search Fort Worth, TX - Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Compensation:
$135-155K base + 10-15% bonus
A fast-growing, multi-site industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Plant Controller to support a $150M+ facility within a larger $400M platform. Backed by a stable parent company with over a century in operation and continued growth through acquisition, this location is undergoing meaningful modernization and process improvement—offering the incoming controller both impact and upward mobility.
This role is open due to an internal promotion and is ideal for someone with strong manufacturing cost experience who is ready to step into a broader leadership position. The Plant Controller will partner closely with operations and finance leadership, drive process improvements, enhance controls, and support strategic decision‑making in a high‑visibility environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead plant‑level accounting and finance operations, supporting both day‑to‑day performance and long‑term strategy
Oversee cost accounting, inventory, budgeting, forecasting, and project profitability analysis
Assess internal controls, identify deficiencies, and implement improvements to strengthen financial accuracy
Provide project accounting support, including revenue recognition, milestone tracking, and profitability reviews
Develop and enhance SOPs, process documentation, and financial controls
Partner with corporate finance and audit teams to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy
Build financial models to evaluate new initiatives, investments, and operational improvements
Collaborate with plant leadership to drive performance, cost efficiency, and data‑driven decision‑making
Support ongoing acquisition integration efforts across a multi‑site platform
Travel periodically (5-10%) to sister sites within the U.S.
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA and/or MBA preferred
Strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience is required
Experience in middle‑market or multi‑site manufacturing environments highly preferred
Public company exposure or SOX experience a significant plus
8-10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience; open to strong managers ready to step up
Proven ability to implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Hyperion, etc. a plus)
Strong communication skills and ability to partner collaboratively with operations leadership
Experience working in environments undergoing modernization, automation, or process redesign is valuable
Why This Role Is Attractive
Leadership that supports new ideas and gives high performers visibility with senior management
Internal promotion path—site controllers in this platform have advanced quickly
Stable, growing organization with a long history and ongoing acquisition strategy
Culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and career development
Hybrid schedule with flexibility and supportive leadership
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Associate Director- Finance & Accounting, Executive Search Fort Worth, TX - Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Compensation:
$135-155K base + 10-15% bonus
A fast-growing, multi-site industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Plant Controller to support a $150M+ facility within a larger $400M platform. Backed by a stable parent company with over a century in operation and continued growth through acquisition, this location is undergoing meaningful modernization and process improvement—offering the incoming controller both impact and upward mobility.
This role is open due to an internal promotion and is ideal for someone with strong manufacturing cost experience who is ready to step into a broader leadership position. The Plant Controller will partner closely with operations and finance leadership, drive process improvements, enhance controls, and support strategic decision‑making in a high‑visibility environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead plant‑level accounting and finance operations, supporting both day‑to‑day performance and long‑term strategy
Oversee cost accounting, inventory, budgeting, forecasting, and project profitability analysis
Assess internal controls, identify deficiencies, and implement improvements to strengthen financial accuracy
Provide project accounting support, including revenue recognition, milestone tracking, and profitability reviews
Develop and enhance SOPs, process documentation, and financial controls
Partner with corporate finance and audit teams to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy
Build financial models to evaluate new initiatives, investments, and operational improvements
Collaborate with plant leadership to drive performance, cost efficiency, and data‑driven decision‑making
Support ongoing acquisition integration efforts across a multi‑site platform
Travel periodically (5-10%) to sister sites within the U.S.
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA and/or MBA preferred
Strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience is required
Experience in middle‑market or multi‑site manufacturing environments highly preferred
Public company exposure or SOX experience a significant plus
8-10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience; open to strong managers ready to step up
Proven ability to implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Hyperion, etc. a plus)
Strong communication skills and ability to partner collaboratively with operations leadership
Experience working in environments undergoing modernization, automation, or process redesign is valuable
Why This Role Is Attractive
Leadership that supports new ideas and gives high performers visibility with senior management
Internal promotion path—site controllers in this platform have advanced quickly
Stable, growing organization with a long history and ongoing acquisition strategy
Culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and career development
Hybrid schedule with flexibility and supportive leadership
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