Plant Controller

Company: Vaco by Highspring
Location: Richardson
Posted on: January 19, 2026

Job Description:

Plant Controller 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 Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal . By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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