Plant Controller

CSP; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CSP is a leading Tier One supplier in the transportation sector, seeking a senior finance professional to drive cost accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting for a manufacturing site in the United States. You will oversee key finance functions, partner with plant leadership, and develop the finance team to deliver strategic insights and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates will have 7–10 years in finance/accounting, 3–5 years in manufacturing, and strong ERP/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting.
• 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of cost accounting, inventory management systems, and operational finance in manufacturing context.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting by implementing internal controls and audits.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, invoicing, cash disbursements, and fixed asset management.
• Drive integrity of cost accounting including material costing, labor analysis, overhead absorption, and variance reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and performance reports for site leadership and corporate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic initiatives and capital investments.
• Monitor and evaluate inventory accuracy, valuation, and standard cost system functionality.
• Maintain relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, and other financial institutions.
• Partner with HR and operations to support benefit planning and labor cost analysis.
• Champion financial discipline and continuous improvement across departments.
• Lead and develop the site finance team.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Operational finance

Financial modeling

Budgeting & forecasting

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Plex

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting by implementing and maintaining rigorous internal controls, audits, and cross-functional checks.
• Oversee the daily operations of key finance functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, invoicing, cash disbursements, customer credits, collections, perpetual inventory, and fixed asset management.
• Drive the integrity of cost accounting systems, including material costing, labor analysis, overhead absorption, and variance reporting.
• Manage the development and distribution of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and performance reports for site leadership and corporate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans that align with plant and corporate objectives.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, operational improvements, and margin enhancement opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate inventory accuracy, inventory valuation, and standard cost system functionality.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, and other financial institutions.
• Partner with Human Resources and operational leaders to support benefit planning, labor cost analysis, and overall organizational performance.
• Champion a culture of financial discipline and continuous improvement across all departments.
• Lead and develop the site finance team, fostering collaboration and accountability.

Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles, including 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of cost accounting, inventory management systems, and operational finance in a manufacturing context—automotive industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial data, business journals, technical documents, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to present financial information clearly and persuasively to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, with a high level of proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in managing confidential information.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Plex) and Microsoft Excel are required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred), or equivalent experience.

If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you!