Plant Controller

Location:

Clinton, NC

Shift: M-F 8-5

Our client is hiring a Plant Controller to lead finance for a four-shift, 24/7 manufacturing operation that runs furnace/casting, press and packaging and will be responsible for turning production performance into clear financial decisions.

• Own monthly, quarterly and annual close for the plant
• Maintain reconciliations, accruals and strong internal controls, including segregation of duties
• Maintain and improve standard costing, inventory valuation and COGS analysis
• Work with Operations and Engineering to find the root causes behind cost swings
• Put operational performance in financial terms that managers can use
• Build scenarios to support operational decisions and cost-reduction targets
• Reconcile raw material, WIP and finished-goods inventory to the general ledger
• Review obsolete and slow-moving inventory, and tighten inventory controls with Supply Chain

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience
• Strong knowledge of general accounting and financial controls
• Ability to support a 24/7 operation

• Manufacturing accounting experience
• CPA license
• Experience in a continuous operation or multi shift plant environment