We’re seeking an experienced Plant Controller to play a key leadership role in a growing manufacturing operation in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance by driving cost efficiencies, strengthening financial processes, and partnering with operations leadership to support strategic business decisions. Candidates open to relocation are encouraged to apply, and relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
What You’ll Do
- Lead plant accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies.
- Oversee the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Drive manufacturing cost analysis across materials, labor, and overhead to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain and enhance standard costing processes to support inventory valuation, margin analysis, and profitability.
- Partner with production and operations leaders to analyze variances, identify cost drivers, and improve plant performance.
- Develop financial reports and insights that support operational efficiency, spending control, and business decisions.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting activities in alignment with plant objectives.
- Leverage ERP systems and reporting tools to improve financial visibility, data accuracy, and process efficiency.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- High-impact role with direct influence on plant financial performance.
- Opportunity to collaborate with operations and leadership on cost improvement initiatives.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates looking to make a move to Rutherfordton, NC or a nearby location.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in plant accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, and standard costing.
- Proven experience managing month-end close and financial reporting.
- Hands-on ERP experience, with the ability to leverage systems for cost analysis and reporting.
- Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to communicate financial insights to both finance and operations teams.
- A proactive, hands-on leader who enjoys working closely with plant leadership to drive results.