Plant Controller

We are looking for an Assistant Plant Controller to lead core financial activities for a manufacturing operation in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This role partners closely with leadership to deliver meaningful analysis, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support business decisions through forecasting and performance insights.

Responsibilities:

• Guide budgeting cycles, annual operating plans, and rolling forecasts to help leadership evaluate financial performance and business priorities.
• Prepare recurring financial packages that highlight operating results, key performance indicators, and explanations for budget-to-actual variances.
• Manage month-end and year-end accounting activities, including general ledger entries and timely close reporting.
• Review inventory balances, reconcile reserve activity, and assess exposure related to aging, excess, or at-risk stock.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and follow through on outstanding items to maintain accurate financial records.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including asset tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and related reporting.
• Maintain records and accountability for government-funded equipment and machinery inventories in accordance with applicable controls.
• Apply lease accounting guidance under ASC 842 and monitor updates to accounting standards that affect reporting practices.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis, management reporting, and special project support aimed at improving operational and financial results.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, or other relevant accounting and finance functions.
• Strong capability in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and clear presentation of financial data.
• Background in month-end close, financial statement preparation, and analysis of financial results.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, variance analysis, and budgeting or forecasting.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required for work in a cleared facility.
• Manufacturing or production environment experience is preferred.