A publicly traded manufacturer has retained us to find a Regional Assistant Plant Controller supporting multiple sites across the region. This role is Nashville-based with up to 20% travel. You will work directly with the Regional Plant Controller to bring financial rigor to a manufacturing environment that is ready for it. This is a builder role, not a maintenance role.

Why this role, right now:

The infrastructure isn't built yet — standard costing, inventory controls, and cross-site processes all need ownership. You'll be visible to operations leadership from day one and have a direct impact on how the region runs financially.-----Immediate Priorities (First 90 Days):

• Stabilize basic accounting processes across the region

• Improve standard costing accuracy and methodology

• Strengthen inventory control practices and reduce exposure

Key Responsibilities ("What you'll own"):

• Annual operating plan, monthly/rolling forecast, weekly R&O, and bridge processes

• Interpretive and predictive financial support to operations leadership

• CapEx business cases and financial justifications

• Inventory control optimization across multi-site locations

• Standard costing — proper inventory valuation, variance analysis, cost accuracy

• Standardized accounting processes — implement and enforce across multi-site operations

• Cross-functional collaboration with Operations and Supply Chain

Candidate Profile ("Who fits"):

REQUIRED

• 5+ years in accounting or finance

• Manufacturing background — standard cost environment specifically

• Hands-on with inventory management and cost accounting

• Comfortable with ~20% regional travel

STRONG PLUS

• ERP implementation experience — any phase, any system

• Public accounting background (2+ years)

• CPA