Plant Controller

Job Juncture; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a Plant Controller for our Greensboro, NC facility to lead financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting. You will supervise the Senior Plant Accountant and Accounting Specialist, partner with the Plant Manager and cross‑functional leaders, and drive cost control, productivity, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include financial analysis, close processes, asset depreciation, payroll oversight, intercompany

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 58+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in plant-level finance leadership roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant finance and cost accounting functions including product costing and budgeting.
• Manage monthly financial reporting, close processes, and reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll, A/P, A/R, and internal controls, with cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive cost control, productivity, profitability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Plant Manager and leaders in Operations, Materials, Engineering, HR, and Commercial.
• Lead Lean manufacturing and kaizen-related financial analyses and cost models.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

Standard cost accounting

General accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Auditing and internal controls

Labor and overhead analysis

Capital expenditure analysis

Leadership and analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

PLANT CONTROLLERGreensboro, NC | Manufacturing | Approximately 200 Employees (non union)

COMPANY & PLANT OVERVIEWOur client is a leading manufacturer of flexible polyurethane (PU) foam with a Greensboro,
NC manufacturing facility serving the automotive, furniture and bedding, industrial,
technical, and specialty markets.
The Greensboro plant manufactures and fabricates flexible polyurethane foam and converts the
foam into specialized products and materials, including:

Automotive: Flexible foam materials used in automotive applications
Furniture & Bedding: Specialty, conventional, and high-resiliency (HR) foams
Industrial & Technical: Engineered foam products and specialty applications

The Greensboro operation has approximately 200 employees and is seeking an experienced
Plant Controller to lead the financial activities of the facility.
Local Greensboro-area candidates are strongly preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Plant Controller will have overall responsibility for the financial functions of the Greensboro manufacturing facility and will serve as a key member of the Site Leadership Team.
This is a hands-on plant finance leadership position responsible for financial reporting,
manufacturing and cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, payroll oversight,
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, financial controls, and commercial financial analysis.
The Plant Controller will supervise a Senior Plant Accountant and Accounting Specialist
and will work closely with the Plant Manager and leaders across Manufacturing, Operations,
Materials, Engineering, Human Resources, and Commercial functions.
The successful candidate will be a strong financial business partner who can connect plant operating performance with financial results and help drive cost control, productivity,
profitability, and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Plant Finance & Cost Accounting
Manage all financial functions for the manufacturing facility, including cost accounting,
general accounting, product costing, capacity planning, and time-study activities.
Analyze operating costs and financial variances, including:
Sales and volume
Direct labor
Indirect labor
Salaried labor
Depreciation
Variable overhead
Fixed overhead
Other manufacturing and operating costs
Analyze budgeted, standard, and actual costs and headcount-related expenses.
Maintain and continuously improve accounting and financial systems.
Prepare timely and accurate financial studies, analyses, and special projects.
Assist with cost models and provide financial analysis for commercial decisions.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Manage monthly and annual financial reporting activities, including:
Flash Forecast
Flash Actual
SRP
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow
Intercompany reconciliations
Asset and depreciation reconciliations
Prepare first- and second-close SRPs at year-end and mid-year, including all required
reconciliations.
Complete monthly sales reconciliations, balance-sheet reconciliations, and HR statistical/cost reports.
Update monthly sales reporting for the new reporting period.
Analyze plant financial performance and communicate significant issues, trends, and opportunities to the Plant Manager.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Support
Lead the annual plant budgeting process, including preparation, review, presentation,
approval, and adherence to the approved budget.
Support forecasting and financial planning activities.
Develop and review pricing scenarios based on volume, shifts, engineering work orders, and other operational variables.

Assist with cost models and review financial information from a commercial perspective.
Prepare Appropriation Requests for capital, tooling, and engineering work orders and obtain required approvals through DocuSign.

Accounting Operations
Supervise and support the Senior Plant Accountant and Accounting Specialist,
including performance reviews and employee development plans.
Manage the payroll system and review/approve payroll for both hourly and salaried employees.
Review and approve Accounts Payable vouchers, check runs, invoices, and expenses.
Review banking activity for unusual transactions, chargebacks, and other discrepancies.
Support Accounts Receivable activities, including account clean-up, write-offs, and related issues.
Interact directly with customers on financial matters, including Accounts Receivable,
pricing, purchase orders, and other financial issues.

Audit, Controls & Compliance
Ensure adherence to established financial controls, policies, and procedures. Prepare and support the annual Audit Binder and Additional Disclosure file. Respond to auditor questions and requests and provide supporting documentation as required. Maintain the annual insurance file. Ensure accurate and timely completion of required financial reconciliations and reporting.

Plant Leadership & Operations
Serve as an active member of the Site Leadership Team. Partner with the Plant Manager and functional leaders on financial planning, budgeting, cost control, and plant performance. Work closely with Manufacturing, Materials, Engineering, HR, and other plant leaders on financial matters affecting their respective functions. Review daily shift notes and prepare the daily JPH (Jobs Per Hour) report and other key plant performance measures. Run and analyze the daily JPH Efficiency/Inefficiency Report. Communicate finance-related issues and opportunities to the Plant Manager in a timely manner. Maintain and update the plant's "Best-in-Class" systems covering Materials, Production, Engineering, Finance, and the company's Production System.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Support and participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with activities including:
5S
Workplace inspections
Gemba walks
Kaizen events
Kamishibai audits/systems
Use financial and operational data to help identify opportunities for improved productivity, cost reduction, and plant performance.

Other Responsibilities
Perform other duties, special projects, and financial analyses as assigned by the Plant Manager, Director of Finance, Commercial leadership, or Director of Manufacturing.

Qualifications:

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
? Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Experience
? 58+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
? Previous experience in a Plant Controller, Manufacturing Controller, Plant Finance Manager, or similar plant-level finance role is strongly preferred.
? Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment with direct interaction with Operations and Plant Leadership.

Required Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in:
? Manufacturing accounting
? Cost accounting
? Standard cost accounting
? General accounting
? Financial analysis
? Budgeting and forecasting

? Variance analysis
? Financial reporting
? Auditing and internal controls
? Manufacturing cost structures
? Budgeted, standard, and actual headcount and related costs
? Labor and overhead analysis
? Capital expenditure analysis
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills are required.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

This is my client's most profitable and most stable plant out of over the 60 plants globally. This work environment is collaberative and congenitaleveryone has a flexible work ethic which keeps productivity, customer relations and profit margin favorable!!