Plant Controller

Plant Controller

Sacramento, CA
100% Onsite
Schedule: Monday–Friday with a 7:00 AM start
Compensation: $130,000 – $160,000 base salary + 20% annual target bonus (DOE)

About the Role

Milgard Windows & Doors, part of MITER Brands, is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to support our Sacramento manufacturing facility. This is a 100% onsite leadership role for a finance professional with a strong manufacturing background who can act as a true business partner to Operations, Sales, and HR.

The Plant Controller operates within a matrix organization, reporting through Milgard Finance while also serving as a core member of the local plant leadership team. This role is responsible for driving execution against operational and financial goals through strong financial leadership, disciplined controls, and actionable insights.

In addition to overseeing traditional accounting responsibilities, the Plant Controller plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and financial, operational, and sales analysis, supporting both short‑term execution and long‑range planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply strong business acumen and data‑driven decision‑making to serve as an effective business partner to plant leadership
• Partner with location management to develop monthly financial forecasts and annual operating plans
• Analyze plant financial, operational, and sales results; collaborate with functional leaders to close performance gaps and drive improvement
• Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives and validate cost savings achieved
• Support Corporate Finance during month‑end close, including:
  • General and subsidiary ledger maintenance
  • Revenue and accounts receivable
  • Fixed assets and depreciation
  • Inventory and cost accounting
  • Operating expenses
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place to mitigate financial and fraud risk and protect company assets
• Prepare and deliver presentations to executive leadership covering:
  • Monthly financial results
  • Sales and financial forecasts
  • Contribution margin and performance insights
• Partner with plant management to prepare capital requests, including ROI, Payback Period, and Net Present Value (NPV) analysis
• Support standardized, scalable financial processes aligned with broader MITER Brands initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
  Advanced degrees and/or professional certifications (CPA, CMA) preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, including Controller‑level responsibility
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred; Lean or continuous improvement experience highly valued
• Strong experience in:
  • Month‑end close and financial reporting
  • Cost and inventory accounting
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Financial and operational analysis
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools preferred
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional partnership skills

About MITER Brands

MITER Brands™ is a leading residential window and door manufacturer, serving both new construction and replacement markets. With more than 10 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., MITER Brands is one of the largest suppliers of precision‑built, energy‑efficient windows and doors.

More than a parent company, MITER Brands represents a way of doing business—focused on operational excellence, trusted relationships, and an owner‑operated, family‑first approach that delivers quality and confidence to customers nationwide.