Plant Controller
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Financial Compliance, Financial Manager
About Us
Original Composites and Fibers is a global leader in glass reinforcement solutions for the composites industry. Recently separated from Owens Corning, we now operate independently under the Praana ownership model, continuing a strong legacy of innovation, manufacturing excellence, and customer partnership.
With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to redefining what’s possible through a performance-driven culture centered on safety, quality, sustainability, inclusiveness, and employee development. Guided by our values of passion, ownership, and team spirit, we work together to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service across the globe.
About the RoleThe Plant Controller provides financial leadership to an OCF manufacturing facility(s). The Plant Controller will be responsible for maintaining a control environment that complies with the Company’s internal control policies. The Plant Controller is expected to be a dynamic leader on the plant leadership team by contributing to all areas of plant management. This is a hands‑on role requiring the successful candidate to work at both detailed task level and higher management support level.
The position is an important part of the financial talent pipeline and serves as a feeder for larger plants as well as corporate roles (i.e. Mfg Financial Leader, Segment Analyst, etc.).
Reports to:
This position reports directly to the Plant Leader with strong functional reporting accountability for driving results to the segment Finance Leader. Span of Control:
This individual will have direct leadership responsibilities and will be responsible for leading non-financial plant administrative processes such as sourcing, information systems, warehouse and shipping (location dependent).
- Participates in the development of plant operational objectives to align with Corporate and Division strategic objectives
- Leads proactive development of productivity improvement, corrective actions, and contingency plans to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value is optimized
- Ensures there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including; data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations (GAAP, etc.)
- Drives a robust representation letter process that provides assurance and visibility to a sound internal control environment
- Leads the Continuous Sign-off process to ensure that accountability for internal controls is clear and that processes are documented
- Leads financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
- Prepares and delivers the plant financial forecasts and projections
- Lead’s the plant’s monthly closing process
- Communicates results effectively and timely to management and non‑financial personnel
- Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan and forecast
- Provides risk analysis for contingency planning
- Leads actions in line with TPM thinking and methodology to achieve targets, mitigate risk and prioritize resource needs
- Leads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value is optimized.
- Successfully transition projects from Planning to Execution.
- Provides insightful and competitive analytics that anticipate change and drive decision making
- Provides investment analysis
- Provides leadership in asset management and metals accounting
- Provides leadership to alloy inventory data, reporting and monthly physical inventories to ensure compliance with policies
- Assists in contract evaluation and negotiation
- Acts as primary contact for key external suppliers, including storeroom, purchasing contractors and security contractors.
- Educates plant personnel on key performance metrics and financial results
- Proactively participate in plant operations via internal meetings, interaction with staff and hourly employees, walk the floor, safety advocate,…
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