Plant Controller
Company: 3P Partners
Location: Chico
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Lead plant financials for a
category-leading, vertically integrated food manufacturer Strategic
partner to operations and corporate finance teams On-site position
near Chico, CA - $140-160k base salary benefits Join a high-growth
food manufacturing business with advanced processing capabilities.
As Plant Controller, you'll be the financial leader at the plant,
driving cost visibility, process efficiency, and operational
performance in partnership with the leadership team.
Responsibilities Serve as the primary financial business partner to
plant and corporate teams. Prepare and analyze financial reports to
identify cost drivers and performance trends. Lead annual and
quarterly budgeting for labor, overhead, product costing, and
inventory. Drive process improvements and develop operational KPIs
for visibility and accountability. Oversee capital expenditure
requests, project tracking, and spending analysis. Partner with
supply chain and warehousing to improve inventory management and
accuracy. Participate in ERP implementation, ensuring data
integrity and actionable reporting. Support month-end close,
compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to
leadership meetings and plant strategy discussions. Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 5 years
of plant accounting or controller experience, ideally in food
manufacturing or CPG. Strong cost accounting and ERP experience.
Advanced Excel skills. Proven ability to influence at all
organizational levels and drive cross-functional collaboration.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying
process opportunities. Experience on a plant leadership team
preferred.
Keywords: 3P Partners, Rocklin , Plant Controller, Manufacturing , Chico, California
