Plant Controller

Matrix Adhesives; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Adhesives Group is a growth-driven company delivering bonding and sealing solutions across diverse industries. Founded in 2021, we emphasize operational excellence and partnerships to build safer, more efficient systems.

The role oversees monthly closes, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting governance within a manufacturing context, partnering with operations and supply chain to optimize cost and working capital.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
• Prior manufacturing experience is required.
• Understanding of inventory, costing, working capital, and operational finance.
• ERP systems experience; MS Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication across departments and with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Review the general ledger for accuracy and proper classification.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Ensure accounting practices align with GAAP.
• Provide support to external audit and tax partners.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasts.
• Provide financial insights to support budgets.
• Analyze gross margin, EBITDA, and key drivers; explain variances.
• Investigate variances and compare results to budget/forecast.
• Monitor Working Capital, inventory balances, variances, and related metrics.
• Partner with operations and supply chain to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Review capital expenditures, fixed assets, leases, and cost accounting.
• Oversee annual physical inventory controls.
• Communicate results clearly to non-financial teams.
• Support leadership with cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

GAAP & Reporting

Inventory Management

ERP Systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Founded in 2021, Matrix Adhesives Group is a growth-driven company committed to delivering high-performance bonding and sealing solutions across diverse industries. We bring together some of the most trusted and innovative brands in the adhesives and sealants market - each with a proven legacy of quality, performance, and reliability.

Our portfolio includes industry-leading names–each contributing unique expertise and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Through our brands, we offer a comprehensive range of products engineered for construction, industrial, commercial, and specialty applications.

At the core of our business is a relentless focus on operational excellence, customer partnership, and cutting-edge research and development. We don’t just supply adhesives. We help build stronger, safer, and more efficient systems for the future.

Matrix Adhesives Group is more than a supplier. We are your collaborative partner backed by a powerhouse of leading brands - committed to performance, innovation, and long-term value.

• Lead and manage the monthly and year-end financial close process.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Review the general ledger for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate account classification.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reporting, and weekly status reports.
• Ensure accounting practices are consistent with company policies and GAAP.
• Provide support as requested to external audit and tax partners.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain financial forecasts quarterly.
• Provide management and sales with financial insights to support budget processes.
• Analyze gross margin, EBITDA, and key financial performance drivers, providing explanations for significant trends and
  variances.
• Analyze financial results against budget, forecast, and prior periods and investigate significant variances.
• Report on Working Capital Metrics, assisting other teams in understanding and driving improvements.
• Monitor inventory balances, adjustments, costing, and inventory-related variances.
• Partner with operations and supply chain to investigate inventory discrepancies and improve count accuracy.
• Review and analyze purchase price variances (PPV) and understand drivers with supply chain team.
• Own product costing methodology and cost accounting processes.
• Coordinate and oversee annual physical inventory ensuring controls are followed and variances are investigated and
  resolved
• Review capital expenditures, fixed assets, leases, and related accounting treatment.
• Manage standard costing system, maintain burden rates and other standards, annual cost roll.

Leadership

• Financial business partner for local leadership team. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, and
  Management to support business objectives and achieve organizational and financial goals. This includes owning
  certain KPIs such as productivity and labor efficiency, inventory turns, working capital.
• Communicate financial results and issues in a clear and practical manner to non-financial team members.
• Establish priorities and ensure accounting deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative workplace culture by supporting employee engagement, cross-functional
  teamwork, company initiatives, and values.
• Provide support and influence to the leadership team as needed across various business initiatives and requests.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Prior experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of inventory, costing, working capital, and operational finance.
• General experience working with ERP and accounting systems, Microsoft Business Central experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with senior management.