Plant Controller

NPAworldwide; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Leading Tier 1 automotive supplier near Anderson, SC is seeking a Plant Controller to support financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and decision support for the manufacturing facility.

The Controller will partner with operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and US GAAP compliance while driving profitability and efficiency through continuous improvement of reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, plant controlling, or cost accounting.
• Automotive manufacturing experience required.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to provide financial analysis and recommendations that support business decisions.
• Lead plant-level budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, costs, productivity, and profitability.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses, including production output, material usage, scrap, labor, and operational costs.
• Support monthly and annual financial closing activities.
• Develop contribution margin, profitability, and financial simulation analyses.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to improve results.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting procedures, and US GAAP requirements.
• Support the continuous improvement and automation of financial reporting and controlling processes.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations for management as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Manufacturing KPIs

Cross-functional collaboration

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Job Description

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leading Tier 1 automotive supplier is seeking a PlantController to join their team at the manufacturing facility near Anderson, SC. This position will play a key role in supporting plant leadership through financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and business decision support.

The Controller will act as a strategic business partner to operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with corporate and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to provide financial analysis and recommendations that support business decisions.
• Lead plant-level budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, costs, productivity, and profitability.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses, including production output, material usage, scrap, labor, and operational costs.
• Support monthly and annual financial closing activities.
• Develop contribution margin, profitability, and financial simulation analyses.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to improve results.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting procedures, and US GAAP requirements.
• Support the continuous improvement and automation of financial reporting and controlling processes.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations for management as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, plant controlling, or cost accounting.
• Automotive manufacturing experience required.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of plant operations, production costs, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal control processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, accounting, and leadership teams.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and solution-driven mindset.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• Opportunity to join a stable and growing Tier 1 automotive supplier.
• High visibility role with direct exposure to plant and executive leadership.
• Ability to influence operational and financial performance through data-driven decision making.
• Collaborative manufacturing environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.
• Play a key role in driving profitability, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $ 90000

Salary Max: $ 120000

Currency Type: USD