PLANT CONTROLLER - Military veterans preferred

At Daniel Defense Only the Best Build the Best…  

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to honor God and defend freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top-quality solutions to our military, law enforcement, and civilians who are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting. 

 The Plant Controller is a critical leadership role that reports directly to the Corporate Financial Controller and serves as a key business partner to the Sr. Director of Operations, driving financial performance and operational efficiency across the plant. The Plant Controller will oversee all aspects of plant-level accounting, cost control, standard costing, and will develop plant level reporting to support data-driven decision-making and ensure alignment with corporate objectives. This is a highly visible role requiring a strategic mindset, strong operational acumen, and a hands-on approach to financial leadership.

Primary Functions:

• Serve as a financial advisor to the Sr. Director of Operations and plant leadership.
• Monitor budget adherence and provide early warnings of financial risks or opportunities.
• Support long-range planning for operations and plant investments.
• Lead all plant?level financial reporting, analyze manufacturing variances, and suggest corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory and cost standards, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Oversee all cost accounting initiatives, including standard cost development, overhead burden calculation, scrap / waste reporting, etc.
• Develop CAPEX forecast process and support ongoing capital appropriation request development
• Lead the physical inventory and cycle count program.
• Support initiatives to reduce cost and improve profitability within operations.
• Support lean manufacturing and 6S initiatives with financial metrics and analysis.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, and a positive work environment.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business with 7+ years of manufacturing accounting experience or a combination of related experience, education, and/or training to effectively perform the essential functions of the job.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory controls, and ERP systems.
• Hands-on leader with a passion for operations and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Company Values

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.

Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a "Drug-Free Workplace."

Note:  The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job.  This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job.  Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment – Daniel Defense is an at-will employer.