Plant Accountant / Plant Controller - Springfield Plywood

JOB DESCRIPTION

Swanson Group

Position Title:            Plant Accountant / Plant Controller

Location:                    Springfield, Oregon

Reports to:                 V.P.

of Finance / CFO

Hours per shift:         9 hour shift, with two 10-minute breaks and a 1-hour lunch, overtime may include some nights, weekends, or holidays, as Business needs dictate

Wage:                          Dependent on experience, Salary Exempt

Position Purpose:      The Plant Accountant / Plant Controller serves as the on-site financial leader and primary business partner to plant operations, responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, operational analysis, internal controls, and decision support for one or more manufacturing facilities.

This role owns the full accounting cycle, provides timely and accurate financial results, and delivers actionable insights to improve profitability, efficiency, and cost control.

The position collaborates closely with Plant Management and Corporate Finance to drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, support system initiatives, and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Based on experience and demonstrated leadership in manufacturing accounting and plant finance, this position may be titled Plant Controller, reflecting expanded responsibility for financial oversight, strategic partnership, and team leadership.

Essential Functions

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These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.

Financial Reporting & Close


* Lead daily, weekly, monthly, and year-end close processes for assigned manufacturing locations


* Prepare and analyze financial statements, variance reporting, and operational KPIs


* Ensure accuracy of the general ledger, reconciliations, and supporting schedules


* Maintain compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

Operational & Cost Accounting


* Partner with plant management to monitor production performance, labor, inventory, and cost drivers


* Perform standard costing, margin analysis, and manufacturing variance analysis


* Develop tools and dashboards to improve operational visibility and decision-making


* Provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency

Controls & Compliance


* Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard company assets


* Oversee intercompany transactions and balance sheet integrity


* Maintain fixed asset and capital project accounting


* Support environmental, regulatory, and reporting requirements (including DEQ/Title V tracking as applicable)

Business Partnership & Leadership


* Act as the primary financial advisor to plant leadership


* Communicate risks, opportunities, and financial trends proactively


* Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning processes


* Lead or support cross-functional ini...