Job DescriptionThe Plant Controller is responsible for leading all financial operations of the Lincolnton plant, ensuring alignment with company policies and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting. This role serves as a key business partner to plant leadership, driving cost efficiency, improving financial transparency, and providing strategic insights to support operational and commercial decision-making. The position will also interface with European headquarters and lead plants, supporting legal entity reporting requirements and serving as a key financial partner to internal customers.
The Plant Controller will lead and develop a highly motivated finance team, building strong business partners aligned to value streams and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. This role plays a critical part in shaping financial performance through proactive analysis, forecasting, and identification of risks and opportunities across the plant.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities- Analyze and communicate financial performance, including detailed variance analysis versus plan, partnering with plant leadership to understand root causes, drive corrective actions, and highlight risks and opportunities.
- Drive plant cost performance across direct labor, raw materials, overhead, and operating expenses, identifying and executing opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, corporate accounting policies, and compliance requirements, maintaining strong financial governance and reporting integrity.
- Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts (and cycle counting team), deviation and root cause analysis, and valuation, ensuring accuracy of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
- Lead long-term financial scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess profitability, evaluate strategic decisions, and support sustainable plant performance.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing plant finance team, fostering strong business partnership with operations and building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.Lead the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts, providing clear insight into cost structures, capital investment needs, and key business drivers.
QualificationsRequiredBachelor's Degree Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field plus 8 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
PreferredPost-Graduate Degree Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field
Special License/Certification CMA or CPA certification
Required Knowledge, Skills, Ability, Training, Experience, etc.- Advanced expertise in cost accounting, financial analysis, and manufacturing finance principles.
- Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel for financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Results-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, able to translate data into actionable insights.
- Solid understanding of financial regulations, internal controls, and accounting best practices.
- Proven leadership capability, with experience developing, mentoring, and building high-performing teams.
- Ability to operate both strategically and tactically, balancing hands-on execution with forward-looking financial planning and decision support.
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