Plant Controller

Trelleborg Group; Rutherfordton (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Rewarding career with impact

Job summary

Trelleborg Group is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for a North American manufacturing site. You will partner with plant management to optimize operating results and improve processes.

The role requires deep GAAP knowledge, manufacturing cost accounting experience, and strong SAP and Excel skills. Hybrid work with on-site collaboration supports strong cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience; cost accounting preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with supervisory experience.
• Experience in SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Power BI is a plus.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and finance for a manufacturing site, including monthly statements, audits and budgets.
• Input data with automated systems; reconcile transactions and manage trial balance.
• Manage month/quarter/year-end closing and policy compliance.
• Maintain fixed asset reporting: budgeting, spend, capitalization.
• Prepare operating performance analyses: inventory, sales, COGS.
• Update product standard costs in SAP; review BOMs and routers.
• Perform cost estimates for new/existing products; inventory valuation.
• Manage cycle counting and inventory processes.
• Assist in operating forecasts and variance analysis.
• Set labor and overhead rates aligned with budgets.

Skills

GAAP & IFRS

Leadership

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?

Do you want to make a lasting difference for our customers and the environment? Start shaping industry from the inside.

Who are we?

Trelleborg’s Engineered Coated Fabrics operation is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry globally. We are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside.

About the Job

Reporting to the North America - Controller, the PlantControlleris responsible for all phases of accounting, financial reporting, and other financial activities for a manufacturing site. The Plant Controller will assist in the continual development and improvement of business processes as well as implementation of accounting policies and procedures, while working with plant management to optimize operating results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of Accounting and Finance to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting including internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits and annual budgets
• Uses automated systems to input data, reconcile transactions and oversees trial balance maintenance
• Manages month end/quarter end/year end closing activities and ensures compliance with Trelleborg financial reporting policies
• Manages fixed asset reporting, including budgeting, spend management, and asset capitalization
• Reviews cost and variance trends; researching significant variations and recommending appropriate response
• Prepares daily operating performance analysis; including inventory movements, sales, and cost of goods sold, to identify significant issues in a timely fashion
• Maintains and updates product standard cost in SAP
• Reviews new BOMs and Routers submitted for costing accuracy
• Evaluates and approves cost review requests, including operating impact analysis
• Prepares cost estimates for new products and cost variations of existing products
• Performs monthly inventory valuation
• Manages inventory processes including cycle counting
• Assists in preparing and monitoring of operating forecasts based on budgets. Review significant variations and analyze operating impact
• Establishes labor and overhead rates in line with operating budgets
• Performs annual cost roll and inventory revaluation. Works with purchasing and operations management to enhance accuracy of cost components
• Assists shared service center function with information and/or analysis when requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, cost accounting preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with previous supervisory experience
• Experience in SAP
• Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office Applications, Power BI is a plus
• Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Excel (Lookups, Pivot Tables, Macros, Formulas, Power Query)
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required

Successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language fluently
• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
• Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
• Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
• Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately
• Commitment to making improvements company wide
• Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office and SAP
• Ability to maintain a professional and respectful relationship with coworkers and company in a leadership capacity
• Problem solving; Ability to overcome obstacles
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
• Demonstrated ability to utilize ERP system to support operations
• Comprehensive understanding of General Ledger, Manufacturing Accounting, Inventory Control, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Travel Requirements

• Hybrid position with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite. Audits and company reviews may require more weekly onsite time.

As a valued Trelleborg team member, you will enjoy:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• A rewarding career with greater opportunity for impact

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

At Trelleborg, our people are #shapingindustryfromtheinside