Hybrid Plant Controller

We are looking for a Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing operation in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. This position plays a key role in guiding cost performance, strengthening reporting accuracy, and supporting operational decision-making through timely financial insight. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in plant accounting, month-end close, and ERP-based analysis within a production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the plant’s accounting activities, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and aligned with company policies.

• Oversee month-end closing tasks, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of plant-level financial results.

• Manage manufacturing cost analysis by monitoring material, labor, and overhead performance against established standards.

• Develop and maintain standard cost structures to support inventory valuation, margin analysis, and operational planning.

• Partner with production and leadership teams to review variances, explain cost drivers, and recommend actions to improve financial performance.

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that provide visibility into plant spending, efficiency trends, and overall profitability.

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by translating operating plans into meaningful financial expectations.

• Use ERP and related systems to analyze transactions, maintain financial data integrity, and improve reporting effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in plant or manufacturing accounting with a strong background in cost analysis.

• Solid knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing principles and variance review.

• Proven ability to manage month-end close processes in a fast-paced production setting.

• Hands-on experience working with ERP's for accounting, reporting, or financial analysis.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate financial findings clearly.

• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets and financial reporting tools.

• Ability to work effectively with both finance and operations teams in a manufacturing environment.