💼 Full-Time Position

Plant Controller

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Robert Half Finance & Accounting
📍 San Diego, CA, United States
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Location
San Diego, United States
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Posted
May 02, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Description We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial operations for a manufacturing environment in San Diego, California. This position will guide accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide insight that supports plant performance and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cost accounting, month-end close, budgeting, and compliance within a complex industrial setting.

Responsibilities:
• Direct day-to-day accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and the monthly financial close for multiple entities.
• Lead the preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting activities by partnering with operational leaders to gather inputs, assess performance trends, and refine financial plans.
• Review plant results against budget, investigate significant vari...