Plant Controller

MAU is hiring a Plant Controller for our client in Rutherfordton, NC. As a Plant Controller, you will oversee accounting, financial reporting, cost management, and financial operations for a manufacturing facility while improving business processes and optimizing operating results. This is a direct-hire, hybrid opportunity.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary
• Annual variable bonus plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Career opportunities with greater potential for impact

Shift Information

• Hybrid schedule: Minimum of 3 days onsite per week, with 2 days remote
• Additional onsite days may be required during audits and company reviews
• Minimal travel required

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience with SAP

Preferred Education and Experience

• Cost accounting experience preferred
• Power BI experience is a plus

General Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Comprehensive understanding of general ledger accounting, manufacturing accounting, inventory control, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SAP
• Extensive Microsoft Excel knowledge, including Lookups, Pivot Tables, Macros, Formulas, and Power Query
• Demonstrated ability to utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to support operations
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey and receive ideas, information, and direction effectively
• Ability to apply job knowledge to deliver high-quality performance
• Ability to consistently meet goals and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, error-free work
• Ability to encourage teamwork, support customers and coworkers, and address conflicts appropriately
• Commitment to continuous improvement across the organization
• Ability to maintain professional and respectful relationships with coworkers and company personnel in a leadership capacity
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to overcome obstacles
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required

Essential Functions

• Oversee accounting and finance activities to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, including internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits, and annual budgets
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring compliance with company financial reporting policies
• Utilize automated accounting systems to input data, reconcile transactions, and oversee trial balance maintenance
• Manage fixed asset reporting, including budgeting, expenditure management, and asset capitalization
• Review manufacturing cost and variance trends, investigate significant variations, and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Prepare daily operating performance analyses, including inventory movements, sales, and cost of goods sold, to identify significant operational issues promptly
• Maintain and update product standard costs in SAP
• Review new Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Routers to verify costing accuracy
• Evaluate and approve cost review requests, including analysis of their operational impact
• Prepare cost estimates for new products and cost variations of existing products
• Perform monthly inventory valuations
• Manage inventory control processes, including cycle counting
• Assist in preparing and monitoring operating forecasts based on established budgets
• Review significant budget and forecast variances and analyze their operational impact
• Establish labor and overhead rates aligned with operating budgets
• Perform annual cost rolls and inventory revaluations
• Collaborate with purchasing and operations management to improve the accuracy of product cost components
• Provide financial information and analysis to the shared service center as requested
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of business processes
• Implement accounting policies and procedures to maintain financial reporting consistency and compliance
• Collaborate with plant management to optimize operating results

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of 3 onsite days per week at the Rutherfordton, NC, facility
• Additional onsite attendance may be necessary during audits and company reviews
• Minimal business travel required