Plant Controller
Kbwfinancial
Milford, NH · Posted November 11, 2026
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About the job
Plant Controller – Near Nashua, NH
KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is working with an established, privately held manufacturing company near Nashua, NH seeking a Plant Controller with a strong background in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and manufacturing cost accounting. This is a hands-on position offering significant interaction with plant leadership, responsibility for financial planning and cost analysis, and the opportunity to influence operational and financial performance.
Responsibilities:
Lead plant-level FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and performance analysis.
Develop annual operating budgets, quarterly forecasts and cost plans.
Analyze financial results against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances, trends and key business drivers.
Maintain and analyze manufacturing standard costs, including labor rates, overhead absorption, work center rates and product costing.
Evaluate production costs, material usage, manufacturing variances and inventory valuation.
Partner directly with plant leadership to review operating results, profitability and opportunities for cost improvements.
Prepare financial reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
Manage month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
Support physical inventories, audits and improvements to accounting and reporting processes.
Qualifications:
5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience, including standard costing, inventory valuation and variance analysis.
Demonstrated FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
Experience working directly with plant operations and manufacturing leadership.
Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems..
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
Compensation: $120K–$145K base salary plus bonus and excellent benefits.
This is an onsite position near Nashua, NH, with occasional flexibility. The company offers a stable environment, opportunities for professional growth and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
Resumes will be held in strict confidence.
For immediate consideration, please email your resume in Word format to Michael Charette at mcharette@kbwfinancial.com .
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