Description We are looking for a dedicated Plant Controller to join a dynamic manufacturing company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role combines hands-on financial management with strategic collaboration, offering the opportunity to be a key business partner to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in optimizing financial practices, ensuring accurate reporting, and driving cost-saving initiatives. Responsibilities: • Develop and present timely financial reports to senior leadership, ensuring compliance with company requirements. • Collaborate with management to make informed decisions that maximize profitability and minimize costs. • Oversee and set priorities for IT services to align with daily operational needs. • Establish and maintain performance metrics to monitor plant progress and identify areas for improvement. • Work with management to create and execute cost reduction strategies that align with business objectives. • Lead initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy within the accounting team and plant operations. • Prepare and reconcile journal entries and administer the credit program for customers. • Ensure accuracy in bill of materials and costings to reflect production operations effectively. • Review labor, material, and overhead costs to ensure proper reporting and analysis. • Develop and maintain a costing system that provides actionable feedback for the manufacturing process. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field. • At least 5 years of relevant experience, with a focus on construction, engineering, or manufacturing industries. • Strong expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and cost analysis. • Proven experience with month-end closings and financial reconciliations. • Ability to manage job costing and ensure accurate cost allocations. • Proficiency in analyzing labor, material, and manufacturing overhead costs. • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. • Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and enhance team performance. 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) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .