Plant Controller

Home Career Job  Vacancies Gastonia, United States | Controlling & Finance | Experienced | Unlimited | June 17, 2026 As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’.

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Job Description ROLE SUMMARY This is an Onsite position based at our Allen Plant location in Gastonia, NC. No Visa sponsor ships are available for this position. We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to oversee the finance operations of a $100M plant located in Gastonia, North Carolina. The Plant Controller will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the manufacturing facility to enhance profitability, efficiency, and fast-paced environment in a matrix organization structure.

The Plant Controller will be an integral part of the plant leadership team responsible for managing all financial aspects of the plant's operations, providing strategic insights, and driving financial performance improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, costing, profitability & financial analysis, and manufacturing operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee all financial activities associated with month-end and year-end close processes, including but not limited to preparing and approving the journal entries, analysis and reporting the P&L, variance analysis & controlling using SAP and Power BI Determine, execute, and report the counter actions plans to improve the financial performance, if the deviation exists to the plan Actively participate in the daily/weekly SQDC meetings with the plant team and drive the commitment and ownership culture to meet the financial targets

Perform yearly budgeting and monthly forecasting activities of the plant and ensure all the risks and opportunities are identified and captured

Manage product costing process, cost center planning & reporting, internal orders, tariffs, routings, and the product cost development in SAP Investment controlling, Inventory management, headcount reporting and ad-hoc analysis of the plant

Create/use the internal control systems to ensure compliance with the company procedures and, thus, minimize the financial risks

Coordinate with other functions and plants in the region for project controlling and business case calculations

Develop and maintain the standard reporting packages and documentation

Manage and report the operations KPIs to the management periodically

Provide regular information to business partners (reports, analyses, etc.) to get an understanding of current developments compared to plan and forecast REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Experience:

Minimum 7 years' relevant work experience

Must have manufacturing or industrial environment finance experience

Experence working within a fast-paced, matrix organizational structure

Required Skills:

Strong analytical and communication skills

Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment

Competence in MS Office with advanced Excel skillsERP system experience Additional Preferred Education, Certifications,

Skills and Experience:

MBA / Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field CPA or CMA Certification SAP ERP system experience Automotive industry experience#LI - Onsite Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.