Plant Controller

Expert Connections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Connections seeks a Plant Controller for our manufacturing facility near Hartwell, GA. You will partner with plant leadership to deliver financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to drive profitability.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing finance or plant controlling, with strong US GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and cross-functional collaboration. Automotive background is highly preferred and opportunity for growth exists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing finance, plant controlling or cost accounting.
• Automotive manufacturing experience required.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting and variance analysis.
• Solid understanding of plant operations, costs and KPIs.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to provide financial analysis and recommendations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting at plant level.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, costs, productivity and profitability.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses across production and costs.
• Support monthly and annual financial closing activities.
• Develop contribution margin, profitability and financial simulations.
• Identify opportunities for cost reductions and process improvements.
• Monitor financial performance and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and US GAAP.
• Support automation of reporting and controlling processes.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations for management.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Plant controlling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

A leading Tier 1 automotive supplier is seeking a Plant Controller to join their team at the manufacturing facility near Hartwell, GA. This position will play a key role in supporting plant leadership through financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and business decision support.

The Controller will act as a strategic business partner to operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with corporate and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to provide financial analysis and recommendations that support business decisions.
• Lead plant-level budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, costs, productivity, and profitability.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses, including production output, material usage, scrap, labor, and operational costs.
• Support monthly and annual financial closing activities.
• Develop contribution margin, profitability, and financial simulation analyses.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to improve results.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting procedures, and US GAAP requirements.
• Support the continuous improvement and automation of financial reporting and controlling processes.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations for management as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, plant controlling, or cost accounting.
• Automotive manufacturing experience required.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of plant operations, production costs, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal control processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, accounting, and leadership teams.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and solution-driven mindset.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join a stable and growing Tier 1 automotive supplier.
• High visibility role with direct exposure to plant and executive leadership.
• Ability to influence operational and financial performance through data-driven decision making.
• Collaborative manufacturing environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.
• Play a key role in driving profitability, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.