Plant Controller

Plant Controller

Note:
This position requires an active CPA License!

The Plant Controller is responsible for the overall operations of the Mooresville Controllership area, ensuring financial reporting accuracy in compliance with US GAAP, supporting operational decision‑making, audit processes, controls, and system improvement initiatives. The role also supports Finance leadership on cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and other Mooresville finance initiatives.

• Drive overall policies, procedures, and controls for the site, particularly regarding financial controls.
• Ensure financials are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Manage month‑end close and financial reporting process.
• Work with external auditors and drive the annual audit process.
• Support shared‑services team (Accounts Receivable and Payable) as it relates to site‑level queries on purchase order (PO) related items, master data management, and billing issues.
• Ensure timely, quality, and standardized preparation and sign‑off on general ledger (GL) account reconciliations.
• Oversee and ensure the accurate preparation and timely filing of all company business, franchise, sales, property, and other taxes.
• Assist with annual Research & Development (R&D) tax credit process.
• Manage and maintain direct involvement in the year‑end external audit process.
• Crosstrain and support all aspects of the general accounting areas of the company.
• Share in the responsibility for the overall accuracy of records of earnings, profits, cash, etc.
• Assist with the monthly deep‑dive analysis and reporting of the financial statements.
• Carry out accounting functions with an eye toward discovering flaws or deficiencies and developing improved methods for data handling.

• Manage, coach, develop, and mentor the site Controllership team.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage individual performance.
• Organize training and development opportunities for direct reports.
• Update processes and procedures.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are enforced and met.
• Oversee team and individual employee development.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• 12 years’ progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 8 years’ progressive professional leadership and management experience.
• Professional experience in a manufacturing industry.
• Audit, financial accounting, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, payroll, standard cost accounting principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and federal & state financial regulations.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight time frames, simultaneously manage several projects, and identify & develop talent.
• Strong analytical and technical skills to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports.
• Strong computer systems skills including Microsoft Office Suite software and expert‑level Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong professional written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills including the ability to make presentations and facilitate group meetings.
• Analytical, organized, and detail oriented. Able to prioritize tasks, utilize time efficiently, and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative to challenge current processes and work with the team to continuously improve.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must be able to demonstrate practical problem solving and trouble‑shooting skills. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Master’s degree in business administration or related field.
• Experience with SAP.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Finance
• Industry: Manufacturing