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Plant Controller

Job in Whitsett, Guilford County, North Carolina, 27377, USA
Listing for: AMETEK, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting
  • Accounting
    Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 135000 - 185000 USD Yearly USD 135000.00 185000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Whitsett

Join our team as a Plant Controller and play a key role in driving financial performance and operational excellence across our manufacturing facility. This position blends hands‑on cost accounting, strategic planning, and cross‑functional collaboration to support business unit goals.

What you will do
  • Maintain and optimize the plant’s cost accounting system and controls
  • Analyze sales, cost of sales, labor, product costing, and inventory variances
  • Lead weekly financial forecasting and monthly reconciliations
  • Coordinate physical inventories and analyze results across departments and global vendors
  • Prepare journal entries and manage standard costing, labor rates, and overhead allocations
  • Conduct variance analysis and partner with teams to resolve cost discrepancies
  • Lead annual operating and capital budget preparation
  • Manage a Staff Accountant, providing guidance, support and development opportunities
  • Interface daily with manufacturing and planning teams to improve inventory control
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley procedures and support quarterly testing
  • Deliver accurate month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end financial reporting
What we are looking for
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • 5–7 years of accounting experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
  • Proficiency in interpreting operational documents and applying statistical analysis
  • Experience with Oracle and Hyperion is a plus
Compensation

Employee Type:
Salaried

Salary Minimum: $135,000

Salary Maximum: $185,000

Incentive:
No

Disclaimer:
Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 .

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