Plant Controller

Job overview

The Plant Controller role is onsite in Worcester, MA, with a salary range of $124,698–$155,872 per year. Rise Baking Company produces baked goods, and the role partners with the plant manager and facility leadership. The controller owns plant-level accounting, cost management, budgeting, and reporting, translating financial results into operational insight. The role supports margin improvement, waste reduction, working-capital management, and informed plant decisions while maintaining controls and compliance.

What you'll do

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual plant close and financial reporting
• prepare variance analyses and financial packages
• maintain inventory reporting and identify cost-saving opportunities
• manage standard costing and cost variance analysis
• lead annual operating planning and maintain rolling forecasts
• assess capital expenditures and review project returns
• maintain plant controls and support audits
• participate in operational reviews and advise plant leaders
• support food safety, quality standards, and product legality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

plant controller

plant finance

cost accounting

manufacturing finance

budgeting

forecasting

financial reporting

worcester ma

rise baking company

$124,698–$155,872/year

food production

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• annual bonus eligibility
• incentive and recognition programs
• 401(k) contributions, subject to eligibility.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 3 years in plant or manufacturing finance.

About the employer

Rise Baking Company, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial Bakeries. Sector: 31.