Plant Controller

Company: Arcosa Careers
Location: Steele
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is currently looking to hire a Plant Controller for the Plant Operation located in Gadsden, AL. The Plant Controller will provide leadership and coordination of all plant financial decisions and product line analysis, ensuring financial reporting accuracy. The Plant Controller will be the business partner for the Plant Manager and other key leaders for strategic decisioning for the Gadsden plant. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. With over sixty years of innovative engineering and manufacturing expertise, Meyer has helped to author and validate many of today’s transmission industry standards and specifications. What You’ll Do: Provide financial leadership while supporting operations through reporting, accounting, budgeting, forecasting and investment/returns analysis. Develop sustainable, scalable accounting and financial platforms in addition to implementing process improvements and establishing internal controls. Responsible for all plant financial results and analysis Inventory control & reporting to include physical inventories, reserve analysis, cycle count programs Cost accounting with Job performance analysis Forecasting Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting including variance analysis Month-end, Quarter-end, and Calendar-Year End Closings Prepare, analyze, and review all capital requests, along with post review of cost savings & spending Returns analysis Budgeting and strategic planning Provide control oversight & adherence to the company’s controls & guidelines, Sox controls and related audit requirements Partner with the plant management team/BU management on continuous improvement & cost saving opportunities What you'll need: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance CPA (preferred) Candidate must have strong background in GAAP reporting requirements Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Financial systems – IFS, Oracle, Hyperion & ERP systems Deep understanding of fabrication / manufacturing business and processes Ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, lean operation Ability to see projects through fruition with quick turnaround times Outstanding analytical, quantitative and project management abilities Results-oriented and strong problem-solving skills Strong, diplomatic communicator Self-driven and self-sufficient individual Strong team building and leadership skills

Keywords: Arcosa Careers, Birmingham , Plant Controller, Accounting, Auditing , Steele, Alabama