Hybrid Plant Controller – Cost & Inventory (SAP)

Trelleborg Group; Rutherfordton (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Rewarding career with impact

Job summary

Trelleborg Group is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for a North American manufacturing site. You will partner with plant management to optimize operating results and improve processes.

The role requires deep GAAP knowledge, manufacturing cost accounting experience, and strong SAP and Excel skills. Hybrid work with on-site collaboration supports strong cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience; cost accounting preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with supervisory experience.
• Experience in SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Power BI is a plus.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and finance for a manufacturing site, including monthly statements, audits and budgets.
• Input data with automated systems; reconcile transactions and manage trial balance.
• Manage month/quarter/year-end closing and policy compliance.
• Maintain fixed asset reporting: budgeting, spend, capitalization.
• Prepare operating performance analyses: inventory, sales, COGS.
• Update product standard costs in SAP; review BOMs and routers.
• Perform cost estimates for new/existing products; inventory valuation.
• Manage cycle counting and inventory processes.
• Assist in operating forecasts and variance analysis.
• Set labor and overhead rates aligned with budgets.

Skills

GAAP & IFRS

Leadership

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Trelleborg Group is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for a North American manufacturing site. You will partner with plant management to optimize operating results and improve processes.

The role requires deep GAAP knowledge, manufacturing cost accounting experience, and strong SAP and Excel skills. Hybrid work with on-site collaboration supports strong cross-functional teams.