Multisite Plant Controller — Finance Leader (Hybrid)

Lubrizol Corporation; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus plans

401(k) match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays, vacation, and parental/

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, invites applications for a Plant Controller in Gastonia, NC and Spartanburg, SC. You will lead finance activities across manufacturing sites, drive cost control, and partner with plant leadership to sustain operations performance.

The role requires a CPA or MBA preferred, 7+ years in finance/accounting (3+ in manufacturing), and SAP experience. You will mentor finance professionals and support strategic decision-making with GAAP-compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of finance or accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using SAP within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of absorption accounting principles and manufacturing cost accounting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively partner with plant management, engineering teams, and production personnel.
• Proven self-starter with strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and strategic support to plant management, engineering, and production teams.
• Prepare, analyze, and present detailed financial reports and business insights to senior leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost management activities across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives, process improvements, and operational efficiencies through cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage monthly financial close activities, reporting processes, and absorption accounting practices.
• Utilize SAP to improve financial processes, data quality, and reporting capabilities.
• Review production variances, purchase price variances, inventory adjustments, and key plant performance metrics.
• Lead annual operating expense budgeting, forecasting activities, labor and overhead rate development, and capital planning processes.
• Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, annual physical inventories, and standard cost analysis activities.
• Mentor and develop finance professionals while serving as a trusted business partner to plant leadership.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

GAAP

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, invites applications for a Plant Controller in Gastonia, NC and Spartanburg, SC. You will lead finance activities across manufacturing sites, drive cost control, and partner with plant leadership to sustain operations performance.

The role requires a CPA or MBA preferred, 7+ years in finance/accounting (3+ in manufacturing), and SAP experience. You will mentor finance professionals and support strategic decision-making with GAAP-compliant