Full-Time

Plant Controller

Innophos

Innophos

501-1,000 employees

Global producer of specialty phosphate ingredients

Compensation Overview

$107k - $159k/yr

+ Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility

Cranbury, NJ, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role with on-site in Cranbury, New Jersey; quarterly travel.

Bachelor's

Category
Accounting (1)
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting/ Finance
  • 5 or more years of experience
  • Manufacturing cost accounting experience is preferred
  • CPA Preferred
  • Firm grasp of basic and intermediate accounting principles
  • Intermediate level Excel skills
  • JD Edwards experience a plus
  • Demonstrate the ability to meet challenging deadlines on a consistent basis
  • Ability to be a self-starter and communicate effectively
  • Respects and understands internal controls as defined in our policies
  • Can produce high-quality work regularly, paying close attention to detail
Responsibilities
  • Provides support for plant financial accounting and internal and external reporting
  • Reviews process models and costing components for material, labor and overhead on products to ensure accuracy of costs
  • Conducts comprehensive manufacturing variance analysis weekly/monthly
  • Performs plant inventory analysis for finished goods, packaging supplies, and raw materials and oversees annual physical inventory process
  • Analyze capital project costs and ensure that costs are within the budget & appropriately recorded
  • Prepare and post journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year end closings that include cut-off and invoice accruals, recording fixed assets placed in service
  • Responsible for all balance sheet reconciliations for inventory sub-ledger and other balance sheet accounts
  • Provides plant-level support for internal and external audits
  • Serve as a key financial advisor for plant leadership
  • Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings with production, procurement and maintenance teams to align financial goals
  • Completes other accounting tasks as needed
  • Some travel will be required (quarterly)

Innophos is a global producer of specialty ingredient solutions for the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets. It blends and formulates phosphates and minerals to help products taste better, stay healthy, and perform reliably. With manufacturing operations in the US, Canada, Mexico, and China, it supports customers worldwide through end-to-end formulation and supply of ingredients. Its focus on phosphate and mineral chemistry and scalable operations differentiates it from competitors, guiding it to be a leading global supplier of specialty ingredients that enable tasty, nutritious products and diverse industrial applications.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Cranbury Township, New Jersey

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

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  • July 6, 2026 IFT FIRST showcase extends VersaCal Bright commercialization momentum.
  • June 22, 2026 Switzerland expansion and CPHI China 2026 broaden pharma-nutraceutical reach.

What critics are saying

  • NLRB case 13-CA-381853 opened February 26, 2026, signaling labor friction.
  • June 30, 2026 wage lawsuit alleges unpaid overtime at Chicago Heights manufacturing.
  • Phosphate, enzyme, and excipient claims face tighter FDA and EU scrutiny, threatening reformulation sales.

What makes Innophos unique

  • Innophos pairs specialty phosphates with chelated minerals across food, health, and pharma.
  • Its July 2026 Switzerland distribution expands pharma-grade, traceable excipients through Safic-Alcan.
  • VersaCal Bright and A-Tab MD solve titanium dioxide and tablet-performance problems.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days

Paid Parental Leave

Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program

Educational assistance program

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
Safic-Alcan
Jun 22nd, 2026
Safic-Alcan strengthens its Pharma & Nutraceuticals platform in Switzerland with Innophos.

Safic-Alcan strengthens its Pharma & Nutraceuticals platform in Switzerland with Innophos. Published on June 22, 2026 La Défense - June 22nd, 2026 - Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemical ingredients, announces the extension of its strategic partnership with Innophos, a leading provider of specialty phosphate and mineral solutions, to now cover Switzerland. Building on an established presence across the DACH region, this agreement gives Swiss pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers direct access to Innophos' high-performance phosphate portfolio, supported by Safic-Alcan's local commercial and technical expertise. Innophos offers a comprehensive range of specialty phosphates engineered to meet the exacting standards of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulators. The portfolio distributed by Safic-Alcan in Switzerland covers three key product ranges: * Tab(R) Products (granular grade): designed for direct compression applications, delivering excellent flowability and compressibility for solid dosage manufacturing at an industrial scale. * Calipharm(R)(powder grade): a versatile, multi-purpose grade adapted to a wide range of oral solid dosage forms including chewable tablets, offering formulators flexibility across their development pipeline. * Co-Processed product range (like A-Tab(R) MD): a next-generation multifunctional excipient combining several functionalities in a single ingredient - simplifying formulations, reducing processing steps, and optimizing solid dosage performance. All Innophos phosphates are manufactured to pharmaceutical-grade standards, ensuring consistent quality, full traceability, and compliance with the most stringent regulatory requirements across Swiss and European markets. Switzerland is a strategically important market for its Pharma & Nutraceuticals business, home to some of the most demanding and innovative manufacturers in the industry. Extending its Innophos partnership to cover the full Swiss territory is a natural next step - and it gives its customers access to a phosphate portfolio that is genuinely differentiated in terms of performance and regulatory robustness. Gaël Garnaud Global Business unit Director Pharmaceuticals Safic-Alcan Safic Alcan is pleased to extend its collaboration with Safic-Alcan into Switzerland. Their strong local presence and deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets make them the ideal partner to bring Innophos' specialty phosphate solutions to Swiss formulators who demand both technical performance and regulatory confidence. Migue Dejong Commercial Director for Food, Health, and International Business Innophos The distribution agreement is effective immediately. Safic-Alcan's Swiss team will provide full commercial and technical support, including sample management, product documentation, and regulatory assistance, enabling manufacturers to integrate Innophos phosphates efficiently into their formulation and production processes. About Safic-Alcan. Safic-Alcan is a global distributor of specialty chemical ingredients, headquartered in Paris-La Défense. The Group operates 44 offices in over 70 countries, employs 1,000+ people, and generated €1,018 million turnover in 2025. It serves key industries including rubber, coatings, plastics, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and personal care, combining global sourcing with strong local technical support. About Innophos. Innophos is a leading provider of specialty phosphate and mineral solutions for the health, nutrition, and food markets. Supported by ongoing clinical research programs and sustained investment in the development of high-performance phosphates and chelated minerals, Innophos is a reference partner for the most demanding pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. Its product portfolio combines scientific rigor, manufacturing excellence, and deep regulatory expertise to support formulators at every stage of product development. Let's build your next solution together. Guiding you through every stage of your innovation journey.

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