Plant Controller

Ready to bring your financial expertise to a team that values partnership, precision, and performance? Do you thrive in a manufacturing environment where you can influence operations, drive growth, and guide business decisions through meaningful financial insight?

If this sounds like you, we should talk!

Pioneer Industries an ASSA ABLOY branded company is looking to add a Plant Controller to our team. This is a fully on-site role at our Carlstadt, New Jersey manufacturing facility … where finance and operations come together to shape what’s next.  

We are growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!

Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us

What would you do as our Plant Controller?

Reporting to the Vice Preseident of Finance with a dotted line to the General Manager, you’ll serve as the site’s senior financial leader and key business partner. You’ll take a hands-on role in driving financial performance, leading the accounting function, and guiding strategic decision-making on everything from forecasting to cost reduction initiatives.

You would also:

• Collaborate with plant and business leadership to drive results, provide financial insight, and improve operational performance.
• Lead the month-end close process—including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and the development of operating metrics.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, and reimbursement functions with precision.
• Support compliance with federal contractor requirements and other regulatory standards.
• Analyze performance across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow to provide actionable insight.
• Conduct financial analysis for capital investments, pricing strategy, and cost/productivity optimization.
• Implement and refine internal controls to ensure accuracy, accountability, and audit-readiness.
• Leverage business intelligence tools and ERP systems to identify trends and guide decisions.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and continuously improve financial systems and workflows.
• Additional responsibilities/project as required.
• Maintain a safe and harmonious working environment holding self and others accountable to ASSA ABLOY standards.
• Assure compliance with federal, provincial, local and corporate policies, regulations, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct

The Skills and Experience you need: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing
• Strong team player who can effectively interact with and motivate other team members, including peers
• Knowledge of IFRS and financial statement presentation
• Proficiency in data analysis tools; Business Objects, JobScope, JD Edwards, and Hyperion are a plus
• Familiarity with federal contractor compliance is a strong plus
• High proficiency in Excel, including PivotTables, advanced formulas, and macros
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset

What we offer!

We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us. Here are some highlights of what we have to offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program, discount portal, recognition and well-being programs … just to name just a few!
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and 12 paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Competitive Salary

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.

If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at stephanie.mandato@assaabloy.com

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AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran

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