Plant Controller at USA Rare Earth, LLC

Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Leadership, Costing, Forecasting, Budgeting, Standard Costing, Inventory Valuation, Manufacturing Financial Processes, Analytical Skills, ERP Systems, Excel, Communication Skills, Process Improvement, Compliance, Internal Controls, Lean Accounting, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry

mining

Description

Job Summary As the Plant Controller for our early-stage public manufacturing company, you will provide financial leadership over all manufacturing costs, inventory, and operational accounting functions for a public company. This role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, supporting SEC and SOX compliance, and providing strategic insight to optimize production efficiency and margins. The Manufacturing Controller acts as a key business partner to Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Executive Leadership, enabling data-driven decisions and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing network. Key Responsibilities Costing, Forecasting & Budgeting Lead annual standard cost roll and ensure accuracy of BOMs, routings, and overhead allocation. Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances (PPV, scrap, labor overhead absorption, rework). Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for COGS, production costs, and capital expenditures. Conduct cost modeling to evaluate pricing, capital investments, product changes, and make-versus-buy decisions. Deliver product and customer profitability models to support strategic planning. Operational Partnership & Process Improvement Oversee standard cost development for new and existing products. Serve as the financial liaison to manufacturing leadership, providing insights that drive productivity and cost efficiencies. Lead initiatives in cost savings, automation, inventory optimization, and process standardization. Support ERP enhancements and digital reporting tools that improve financial visibility and operational decision-making. Champion continuous improvement culture by implementing lean accounting practices aligned with the business strategy. Cross-Functional Partnership Support pricing decisions, quoting, and proposals with accurate cost data. Collaborate with Operations on production planning and cost impact. Provide financial support for new product launches and capital projects. Compliance & Controls Ensure the plant adheres to all accounting regulations, internal processes, and audit requirements. Maintain strong documentation, controls, and systems to uphold financial accuracy and integrity. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred. 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally within manufacturing in a public company 1–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience. Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing financial processes. Ability to operate effectively in an early-stage, fast-scaling public company environment. Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency with ERP systems and Excel. Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to partner across operations and corporate functions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, move, sit, carry, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, lift, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk and hear. May be required to lift and move boxes or packages not exceeding 20 pounds in weight. Some work stress inherent to the position and extended work hours may be required. Work Environment: The work environment will be a mix of a typical office environment, laboratory space, manufacturing floor and construction site. Noise level: Exposure will vary and include normal office noise, typical laboratory sounds (e.g., ventilation systems, equipment operation), manufacturing floor noise (e.g., machinery, forklifts), and construction site noise depending on project phase and location. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure. USA Rare Earth proudly supports Equal Employment Opportunities USA Rare Earth's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. For assistance applying for employment through this site due to disability, please contact Human Resources, hr@usare.com, to discuss reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

The Plant Controller will oversee financial leadership related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and operational accounting functions. This role includes ensuring financial accuracy, supporting compliance, and providing strategic insights for production efficiency.