Plant Controller

BITZER US; Flowery Branch (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Plant Controller for its Flowery Branch location. This mid-senior level role involves financial stewardship, focusing on cost control, inventory valuation, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will lead cost accounting and ensure accuracy in budget and reports, while collaborating with operational and finance teams. A strong background in manufacturing finance is essential, along with exceptional analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Medical Insurance (heavily subsidized by the Company)

Company paid Vision Insurance

$50,000 life insurance and Short and Long-Term Disability

2 Weeks Paid Vacation and 5 Paid Personal Days

Education Reimbursement

401(k) Plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%

Profit-Sharing Contribution based on company profitability

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles and inventory controls.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems; analyze financial data.
• Prepare monthly gross margin analyses by customer and product.
• Lead budget development and ensure compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Cost Accounting Expertise

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Financial Systems Proficiency

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA or CMA certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

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Summary: The Plant Controller is responsible for leading the financial stewardship of BITZER US’s manufacturing operations, with a focus on cost control, inventory valuation, and financial reporting. This role partners closely with the VP of North American Operations and the Director of Finance to support strategic decision-making, manage expenditures, and improve financial performance. The Plant Controller ensures accurate and timely cost accounting, leads budget and forecast processes, and supports cross-functional teams in achieving operational efficiency and cost reductions.

Reports To: Director of Finance with a dotted line TO the VP Of Operations

Duties & Tasks.

• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems; analyze variances in standard vs actual costs and report findings.
• Provide financial support and recommendations to plant leadership to control expenditures and make informed decisions.
• Analyze and report on inventory activities including valuation, adjustments, physical counts, and cycle counts.
• Prepare monthly gross margin analysis by customer, product, and job; support accurate P&L reporting.
• Monitor capital expenditures, asset movements, and ensure complete documentation of asset transactions.
• Participate in annual budget development and rolling forecast updates.
• Enforce sound financial controls, policies, and compliance with GAAP and corporate standards.
• Perform journal entries, financial reports, and variance analysis during month-end close.
• Lead and support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who We Are:

Bitzer Us Inc. is a leading manufacturer of key components used in commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. These key components include compressors, pressure vessels such as condensers and evaporators, compressor packages, and condensing units. Other products include waste heat-to-power equipment that converts excess heat to low-cost electricity.

You partner with others to get work done while gaining insight into customers' needs and deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations. You create Raving Fans. You set objectives aligning with organization and prioritize accordingly.

Conveniently located in Flowery Branch, Georgia 5 minutes off I-985 The Company is wholly owned by Bitzer SE (located in Germany), the Company is a private company and serves as Bitzer SE’s flagship North American subsidiary.On a global basis, Bitzer SE has 4,300 employees in 75 locations with global sales approaching 700M €.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Cost Accounting Expertise: Ability to design, manage, and analyze manufacturing cost systems to support strategic decisions.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret financial data and recommend actionable insights.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization.
• Financial Systems Proficiency: Strong Microsoft Excel and ERP (preferably SAP) experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions under minimal supervision
• Organizational Skills: Detail-oriented with strong time management and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferred Certification: CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
• Experience: 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred Experience: Experience working with SAP or comparable ERP systems.
• Knowledge Requirements: Solid understanding of GAAP principles, inventory controls, manufacturing cost structures, and financial reporting.
• This position is based in a professional office environment within a manufacturing facility.
• Regular interaction with shop floor teams and operational leaders is required.
• May occasionally require PPE (e.g., safety glasses or hearing protection) when visiting production areas.
• Exposure to a mix of office and industrial settings.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, bend, and reach.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Use of hands for typing, writing, and manipulating office tools is frequent.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance (heavily subsidized by the Company)
• Company paid Vision Insurance, $50,000 life insurance and Short and Long-Term Disability
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and 5 Paid Personal Days
• Education Reimbursement (must be approved by manager)
• 401(k) Plan where it matches dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of compensation; 100% vested immediately.
• Company Discretionary Profit-Sharing Contribution (has averaged 15% of compensation per year for the past 6 years; based on the profitability of the Company; 100% vested after 6 years on a graded scale)

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Employees are required to follow any job-related instructions and to perform job-related duties requested by management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This Job Description does not imply an employment contract. BITZER US is an at-will employer.

BITZER US is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

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