How to hire a line controller

How to hire a line controller, step by step

Here's a step-by-step line controller hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a line controller job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new line controller
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the line controller you need to hire. Certain line controller roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A line controller's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, line controllers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of line controllers.

   Type of Line Controller	Description	Hourly rate
   Line Controller	Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They produce financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.	$20-84
   Director Of Accounting & Finance	A director of accounting and finance is in charge of overseeing all financial activities and decisions in a company and supervising its workforce. Their responsibilities revolve around spearheading the development of financial plans and strategies, coordinating with analysts and consultants, gathering and analyzing financial data, and reporting all sales progress to executives through documents and presentations... Show more	$42-88
   Director Of Administration & Finance	A director of administration finance oversees and directs an organization's administration and finance department, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently according to company standards and regulations. It is their duty to set goals and guidelines, lead the research and development efforts, establish procedures, manage the budgets and costs, review and evaluate financial reports, and implement the organizations' policies and standards... Show more	$35-77

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Product Line
   • Financial Analysis
   • Financial Data
   • R
   • Business Cases
   • Internal Controls
   • Financial Support
   • GAAP
   • Balance Sheet Accounts
   • Line Control
   • Cost Analysis
   • Business Plan
   • Assembly Line
   • Variance Analysis

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage financial reporting and SOX compliance for the business line.
   • Lead transition of company from sole proprietor to NYSE list company subsidiary, including implementing new financial reporting system.
   • Ensure proper application of GAAP to revenue recognition practices and resulting financial statements.
   • Research and prepare technical accounting solutions for license contracts in accordance with GAAP.
   • Contribute annual Sox compliance by being a Sox team leader in testing a manufacturing site.
   • Design treasury cash forecast system that facilitate more efficient processing of treasury relate duties and reporting.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your line controller job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A line controller can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, line controllers' average salary in arkansas is 48% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level line controllers 75% less than senior-level line controllers.
   • Certifications. A line controller with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a line controller's salary.

   Average line controller salary

   $87,236yearly

   $41.94 hourly rate

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   Entry-level line controller salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a line controller job description

   A line controller job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a line controller job description:

   Line controller job description example

   At Dura-Line, we aspire to create a more connected world, because we believe every company, every community, every person deserves the chance to advance their lives through better access to high-speed broadband. We take pride in our state-of-the-art quality products and being recognized a key partner with all of the major telecommunications companies across the world. In one year, Dura-Line produced over 1.4 billion feet of digital network infrastructure. Dura-Line creates what connects us. Every time you pick up your cell phone, log into the internet, or use your i-anything, it's because our HDPE pathways protect that delicate string of glass called a fiber optic cable that carries everything from precious pictures of your puppy to the latest sports scores. Your safety, health, family, work, entertainment…your whole life; that's our connection.
   
   Dura-Line is hiring a NEW Regional Manufacturing Controller that will be responsible for development and maintenance of the Company's standard cost system for its manufacturing operations in the U.S., on-going monitoring of manufacturing costs and associated variances along with plant profitability. This position will be the principal resource to provide meaningful operations' analysis to the V.P of Operations, Plant Managers, and the Senior Management Team, including development and deployment of operating improvement.
   
   Must be located in Arizona (or be willing to relocate to the area) and able to travel about 50% of the time to the Reno, Edmonton & Red Deer manufacturing sites.
   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   * Work with Plant Managers to coordinate and develop a "bottoms-up" annual operations budget by plant, detailed plant spends and conversion costs by month, Capex plan (project by project by plant), manage standard cost update for manufactured products
   * Monitor plant spending and provide meaningful analysis of manufacturing variances. Assist operations management in development and deployment of plans to lower costs or improve productivity.
   * Work with Plant Managers to construct a monthly forecast of plant spend and conversion costs. Work with Plant Management to drive and deliver the forecast.
   * Develop and provide meaningful analysis of monthly operating results by plant (comparisons to forecast, budget, and prior year). This includes:
   * Reporting of monthly plant spend and conversion cost, plant profitability, and key financial metrics for operations (conversion costs, working capital, capex)
   * Coordinate monthly review of inventory position and related inventory reserves in accordance with Company policy.
   * Actively participate in monthly operations review (MOR) and present plant performance results as requested, with emphasis on helping management understand results and underlying causes of manufacturing variances. Recommend corrective action aimed at performance improvement.
   * Assist in preparation and analysis of capital spending proposals, ensuring compliance with company policy related to capital expenditures.
   * Ensure timely completion and closure of projects & appropriate project justification, and that the capex request meets required return thresholds.
   * Periodic physical inventory process and oversee cycle count program
   
   SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
   
   * Minimum 7 years of relevant experience working in a manufacturing company environment. At least two years functioning as Plant Controller.
   * Experience in building standard costs, operating variance analysis, and development of reporting tools and processes to facilitate business needs.
   * Ability to model and synthesize complex financial information, operating and KPI data into concise presentations to facilitate understanding of operational results and drive performance improvement decisions.
   * Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
   * Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability balance with sound judgment.
   * Strong working knowledge of ERP (mainly SAP) systems and databases, ability to extract and mine data and create ad hoc reports and analysis as needed.
   * Expertise in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
   * Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; MBA with concentration in Finance a plus; CPA or CMA preferred
   
   We offer great benefits:
   
   * We offer 401k with 6% company match (company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k).
   * Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which includes Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance
   * We also offer an inclusive relocation assistance package
   * Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
   * Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, 11 paid company holidays, paid time off/vacation time, career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work & life balance, innovation, & teamwork. Benefits start at day one!
   
   Teamwork Is Key! We truly believe that no one person is an island, nor a lone wolf. Here you are strongly encouraged to bring your unique strategies, share bold ideas, and develop tactical plans to help drive conversion to high margins. We are a highly collaborative team that will support and inspire you to be your best. We will rely on your ability to partner & influence cross-functional teams, and work with end-users, engineers, contractors, and distribution centers to find opportunities to sell our MicroTechnology products. As the technical expert for fiber cable applications, pathways, and micro-conducts, you will develop presentations, attend trade shows, and showcase how to sell each of our micro-products in a quickly expanding market.
   
   Eager for A Challenge? We need an individual who is business-focused and motivated by selling high-value products. You will be responsible for launching and pushing growth of new micro products, manage day-to-day sales activities like pricing, quoting, customer visits, sales calls/forecasting, relationship building, and work with cross-functional teams. We require an agile sales specialist to work strategically to understand the customer's business and provide them solutions and new products.
   
   Use Data to Empower You! Your success depends on staying relevant in the field by studying market trends, keeping an eye on the competition, and comparing pricing levels. Being moderately tech-savvy with Microsoft Office suite and SalesForce will help you in your account planning, project tracking, and sales forecasting.
   
   Join Our Team: Discover how Dura-Line creates what connects us. Every day, in the little ways and the big ones, our lives depend on clear, consistent, reliable communication. Check out our products, history, and testimonials at www.Dura-Line.com
   
   All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screening and employment is contingent upon successful clearance of both. Dura-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.
   
   #DLIND123 #USIND123
   
   Join Our Team: Dura-Line offers all its employees an exciting work environment and provides career opportunities in a continuously growing company. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that represents our global customer base. Check out our products, history, and testimonials at www.Dura-Line.com
   
   Dura-Line is part of a community of companies, known as Orbia, bound together by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia's business groups have a collective focus on insuring food security, reducing water scarcity, reinventing the future of cities and homes, connecting communities to data infrastructure, and expanding access to health and wellness with advanced materials. The business groups include Precision Agriculture, Building and Infrastructure, Fluor, Polymer Solutions, and Data Communications, which collectively pursue human centric solutions to global challenges.
   
   Knoxville, AZ, US, 37934
   
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   Nearest Major Market: Knoxville

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5. Post your job

   To find the right line controller for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with line controllers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit line controllers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your line controller job on Zippia to find and recruit line controller candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit line controllers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new line controller

   Once you've decided on a perfect line controller candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new line controller first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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