Plant Controller

CSP Composite; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

CSP Composite is looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee corporate and site-level financial operations at our North Carolina site. The role focuses on strengthening internal controls, cost accounting, and budgeting, while driving strategic initiatives to improve margins and financial performance.

You will partner with plant leadership and HR to align financial plans with business objectives, manage reporting, and develop a high-performing finance team dedicated to continuous

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, 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 preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial data and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting by maintaining internal controls and cross-functional checks.
• Oversee daily finance operations: accounts payable/receivable, payroll, invoicing, cash disbursements, credits, collections, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Drive integrity of cost accounting systems, including material costing, labor analysis, overhead absorption, and variance reporting.
• Develop and distribute 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.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic initiatives and margin improvements.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, valuation, and standard cost systems functionality.
• Maintain relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, and other financial institutions.
• Partner with HR and operations to support benefit planning, labor cost analysis, and organizational performance.
• Lead the site finance team, fostering collaboration and accountability.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication with leadership

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

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!