Assistant Plant Controller

LHH; Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point (NC, NC, NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) plan or non-qualified deferred

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Assistant Controller for a growing manufacturing organization in Greensboro, NC. The role offers visibility to leadership, exposure to strategic initiatives, and a path for long-term growth.

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and 5+ years of accounting/financial analysis experience are preferred, along with strong Excel skills. The Assistant Controller will support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, partnering with leadership to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Manufacturing experience.
• ERP system experience.
• CMA, CPA, FPAC, or similar professional certification

Responsibilities

• Prepare forecasts, annual budgets, and financial projections.
• Produce monthly financial reports, KPI dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Analyze inventory, reserves, and financial risks.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial controls.
• Manage fixed assets and support lease accounting compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational and financial performance.
• Support ad hoc reporting and special projects.

Skills

Accounting experience

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Manufacturing experience

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking to fill an Assistant Controller position for a growing manufacturer. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, 5+ years of accounting and analysis experience and strong Excel skills. This role offers significant visibility with leadership, exposure to strategic business initiatives, and the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing environment with excellent benefits, a work/life balance, a collaborative work culture, and long-term growth potential.

Position Overview

The Assistant Controller will directly support the Controller with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, month-end closing and operational analysis. This position partners with leadership to provide financial insights, improve business performance, and support key decision-making initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare forecasts, annual budgets, and financial projections.
• Produce monthly financial reports, KPI dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Analyze inventory, reserves, and financial risks.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial controls.
• Manage fixed assets and support lease accounting compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational and financial performance.
• Support ad hoc reporting and special projects.

Qualifications Desired

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Manufacturing experience.
• ERP system experience.
• CMA, CPA, FPAC, or similar professional certification

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis and Paid Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled