Business Unit Controller

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) Company; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Plastic Technology Inc is seeking an experienced Business Unit Controller to lead finance for our Hickory, NC plant. You will drive monthly closes, ensure GAAP compliance, and partner with operations to improve profitability and working capital.

The role reports to the Parent Finance team and collaborates on budgeting, forecasting, and consolidated reporting. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing finance, strong cost accounting skills, and ERP experience with JD Edwards or SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years progressive accounting/finance experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting deadlines.
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting and inventory valuation.
• ERP experience with JD Edwards or SAP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the subsidiary and prepare management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, cash, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
• Coordinate year-end audit and tax with external partners.
• Manage treasury, working capital, and cash forecasting.
• Develop cost accounting metrics and analyze variances to improve margins.
• Partner with Plant Manager and corporate to translate operations into financial impact.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Excel

Job description

Plastic Technology Inc
Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Description

PTI, LLC (a subsidiary of NMC International SA) is seeking an experienced Business Unit Controller to lead the financial and accounting activities of their single-site manufacturing operation. The Business Unit Controller will serve as the finance leader at the plant and will be responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the subsidiary's financial information. This position will partner closely with the Plant Manager and operational leadership to drive profitability, improve working capital, monitor manufacturing performance, and support sound business decisions.

The individual will report directly to the Parent Company Director of Finance and will work closely with the parent company's finance organization on consolidated reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, and other corporate finance activities. This is a leadership position suited for an individual who is equally comfortable managing the monthly close, managing team members, and analyzing the operational drivers of the business.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Reporting and Accounting
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the subsidiary, delivering accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
  • Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and related accounting activities while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash activity, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and other core accounting functions.
  • Coordinate year-end audit and tax requirements with external auditors, tax professionals, and other service providers.
• Treasury and Working Capital
  • Manage day-to-day treasury and cash activities in coordination with parent-company policies and finance leadership.
  • Oversee invoicing, cash application, collections, customer credit exposure, payments, and aging management.
  • Maintain short-term cash flow forecasts and communicate anticipated cash needs to the parent company.
• Manufacturing and Cost Accounting
  • Maintain and monitor standard costs, bills of materials, routings, and manufacturing overhead rates.
  • Analyze material, labor, overhead, purchase price, production efficiency, scrap, and other manufacturing variances.
  • Monitor inventory valuation, reserves, obsolescence, and adjustments, partnering with operations to improve inventory accuracy and working capital.
  • Evaluate profitability by product, customer, and production line, and identify opportunities to improve gross margin and EBITDA through pricing, productivity, labor efficiency, sourcing, and scrap reduction.
  • Develop and monitor meaningful financial and operating metrics for the plant.
• Planning and Business Partnership
  • Coordinate the annual operating budget with the Plant Manager and parent finance team, and prepare monthly forecasts with clear variance explanations.
  • Build financial models and analyses for capital expenditures, productivity initiatives, pricing decisions, and other business opportunities.
  • Translate operational results into financial impact and communicate the key drivers to plant and corporate leadership.
  • Prepare parent-company reporting packages and support consolidated reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and other corporate finance initiatives.
  • Partner with corporate finance on cash management, capital expenditures, debt, insurance, tax, and other centralized functions.
• Team Leadership and Continuous Improvement
  • Lead, coach, and develop the local accounting and finance team.
  • Set clear responsibilities, processes, and performance expectations while maintaining appropriate segregation of duties.
  • Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting and reporting processes.
  • Build a culture of financial discipline, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

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

Seven or more years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably within manufacturing.

Hands-on experience with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, monthly close, and financial reporting.

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and a demonstrated ability to deliver against tight reporting deadlines.

Strong Excel and financial analysis skills, with the ability to move from detailed accounting work to operational insight.

Experience partnering directly with operational leaders and communicating effectively across plant and corporate teams.

Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a parent-company finance organization.

Even Better If You Have

• CPA, CMA, or MBA credentials.
• Previous Controller experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Deep experience with standard costing, bills of materials, routings, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as JD Edwards or SAP.
• Experience within a multi-entity or subsidiary structure.
• Background in budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial planning and analysis.

Why Join Us?

Health & Wellness : Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcareoptionfor qualified participants.

Retire : 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.

Paid Time Off : Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation + company paid holidays.

On-Site Medical Clinics : Free for you and covered dependents.

Teladoc : 24/7 access with no copay.

Professional Development : Tuition reimbursement,professional developmentassistanceandcareer growth opportunities.

Discounts : Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.

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