Plant Controller

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Plant Finance & Cost Accounting

Greensboro, NC | Manufacturing | Approximately 200 Employees (non union)

Our client is a leading manufacturer of flexible polyurethane (PU) foam with a Greensboro, NC manufacturing facility serving the automotive, furniture and bedding, industrial, technical, and specialty markets.

Automotive:
Flexible foam materials used in automotive applications

Furniture & Bedding:
Specialty, conventional, and high-resiliency (HR) foams

Industrial & Technical:
Engineered foam products and specialty applications

The Greensboro operation has approximately 200 employees and is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead the financial activities of the facility.

Local Greensboro-area candidates are strongly preferred.

The Plant Controller will have overall responsibility for the financial functions of the Greensboro manufacturing facility and will serve as a key member of the Site Leadership Team.

This is a hands-on plant finance leadership position responsible for financial reporting, manufacturing and cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, payroll oversight, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, financial controls, and commercial financial analysis.

The Plant Controller will supervise a Senior Plant Accountant and Accounting Specialist and will work closely with the Plant Manager and leaders across Manufacturing, Operations, Materials, Engineering, Human Resources, and Commercial functions.

The successful candidate will be a strong financial business partner who can connect plant operating performance with financial results and help drive cost control, productivity, profitability, and continuous improvement.

Manage all financial functions for the manufacturing facility, including cost accounting, general accounting, product costing, capacity planning, and time-study activities.

• Sales and volume
• Direct labor
• Indirect labor
• Salaried labor
• Depreciation
• Variable overhead
• Fixed overhead
• Other manufacturing and operating costs

Analyze budgeted, standard, and actual costs and headcount-related expenses.

Maintain and continuously improve accounting and financial systems.

Prepare timely and accurate financial studies, analyses, and special projects.

Assist with cost models and provide financial analysis for commercial decisions.

• Flash Forecast
• Flash Actual
• SRP
• Income Statement
• Balance Sheet
• Cash Flow
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Asset and depreciation reconciliations

Prepare first- and second-close SRPs at year-end and mid-year, including all required reconciliations.

Complete monthly sales reconciliations, balance-sheet reconciliations, and HR statistical/cost reports.

Update monthly sales reporting for the new reporting period.

Analyze plant financial performance and communicate significant issues, trends, and opportunities to the Plant Manager.

Lead the annual plant budgeting process, including preparation, review, presentation, approval, and adherence to the approved budget.

Support forecasting and financial planning activities.

Develop and review pricing scenarios based on volume, shifts, engineering work orders, and other operational variables.

Assist with cost models and review financial information from a commercial perspective.

Prepare Appropriation Requests for capital, tooling, and engineering work orders and obtain required approvals through Docu Sign.

Supervise and support the Senior Plant Accountant and Accounting Specialist, including performance reviews and employee development plans.

Manage the payroll system and review/approve payroll for both hourly and salaried employees.

Review and approve Accounts Payable vouchers, check runs, invoices, and expenses.

Review banking activity for unusual transactions, chargebacks, and other discrepancies.

Support Accounts Receivable activities, including account clean-up, write-offs, and related issues.

Interact directly with customers on financial matters, including Accounts Receivable, pricing, purchase orders, and other financial issues.

Ensure adherence to established financial controls, policies, and procedures.

Prepare and support the annual Audit Binder and Additional Disclosure file.

Respond to auditor questions and requests and provide supporting documentation as required.

Maintain the annual insurance file.

Ensure accurate and timely completion of required financial reconciliations and reporting.

Serve as an active member of the Site Leadership Team.

Partner with the Plant Manager and functional leaders on financial planning, budgeting, cost control, and plant…