Plant Controller

CertainTeed; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing support

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CertainTeed in Claremont, NC is seeking a Plant Controller to manage financial reporting, standard costing, and financial analysis. This role ensures the financial health of the location and involves collaboration with management on inventory and cost control.

The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of seven years' experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong management accounting skills. Comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong emphasis on management accounting and inventory accounting.
• Strong analytical skills to grasp issues impacting financial results.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end financial close.
• Prepare post-closing financial analysis and performance reports.
• Partner with plant management to increase efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

GAAP

MS Excel

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CMA, or MBA preferable

Tools

Business warehouse tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

This position is primarily responsible for providing financial expertise and analysis support to our Claremont, NC facility. The plant controller is responsible for all aspects of the financial close, standard costing and financial reporting for the location. The role serves as the go‑to individual with plant management to ensure the financial health of the location and assists in managing inventory levels, cost reduction, capital and spending. The position works closely with plant management to ensure proper internal controls are in place in alignment with Saint‑Gobain requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the timely completion of the month‑end financial close.
• Demonstrate awareness of all elements of a plant’s financial statements.
• Prepare all post‑closing plant financial analysis, performance reports and meaningful commentary.
• Prepare and coordinate the annual budget at the plant level.
• Prepare, maintain and analyze product standard costs.
• Support the analytical needs of the Regional Controller and other financial management.
• Partner with plant management to increase plant efficiency and profitability.
• Prepare analysis to understand the financial ramifications of current and proposed business actions.
• Identify issues and proactively initiate analyses / solutions to plant issues.
• Ensure compliance with SGC and SPG policies and procedures.
• Oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
• Assist in preparation of capital appropriations requests.
• Track cost reduction projects and maintain required reporting.
• Ad hoc analysis.
• Support Six Sigma by verifying results and working with plant management on new projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA, CMA, or MBA preferable or equivalent, complementary work experience.

Minimum 7 years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience with a major manufacturing organization and a minimum of 2 years at a supervisor level. Strong emphasis on management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and GAAP.

Strong analytical skills to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant’s financial results.

Strong IT aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web‑enabled environment), utilize business warehouse tools and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations.

Communication and Presentation Skills

• Capable of leading a process team and able to define clear vision, goals, and service standards.
• Ability to manage projects, work independently, and communicate effectively to all areas and levels of the location.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across plant and functional organizations.
• Demonstrated client service orientation.

Benefits

At Saint‑Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well‑being and improve daily life.

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection – helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with company match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.

Additional Benefits – helping shape the experience and impact you want.

• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back‑up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Legal Statement

Saint‑Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint‑Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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