Plant Controller

Clarios; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave programs

Paid time off and disability insurance

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Plant Controller in the United States (South Carolina) to provide strategic financial guidance for plant operations. You will oversee assets, create controls, and deliver analysis to support management decisions, with a focus on cost reduction and ROI improvement.

The role requires 4+ years in manufacturing finance, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and experience with SAP/OneStream; preferred Master’s degree. Travel to facilities across the US may be limited.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits to ensure security of plant assets.
• Develop and monitor processes to ensure data integrity in financial systems.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cost projections; monitor variances.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

OneStream

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Finance or BBA Accounting/Finance

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Job description

What you will do

The Plant Controller provides strategic financial guidance and oversight to ensure the efficient and economical utilization of plant assets. This role develops and implements processes and controls to safeguard company resources while delivering financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support plant management in operational decision-making. By identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve profitability, and enhance return on investment, the Plant Controller plays a key role in driving performance and achieving organizational goals and plans.

How you will do it

• Perform audits as required to ensure security of all plant assets.
• Develops and monitors effectiveness of processes and procedures to establish and maintain the integrity of financial and related operating data.
• Annual budgets and cost projections, monthly forecasts and firm-ups.
• Prepares or supervises preparation of all periodic financial control reports such as payroll analysis, scrap accounting, etc. and coordinates the taking of physical inventories.
• Analyzes reports (e.g. scrap, productivity and spending) for variance problems.
• Establishes and maintains all plant level inventory accounting controls and develops special programs such as daily reporting on an exception basis to correct problem situations. Advises and assists responsible line supervision to achieve desired results.
• Performs reconciliation for fixed assets and capital in progress to General Ledger for their location.
• Assist in preparation/review of CAR financial justifications for plant capital projects.
• Track capital project spending, timing and cost impact against project plan, forecasts and budget to understand and report variances.
• Work with project manager to assure timely capitalization of equipment placed in use. Assist/perform sample CAR post audits to verify savings.
• Coordinates periodic fixed asset physical inventory per company policies.
• Assists corporate and divisional systems personnel in the implementation and continued reliability of plant IT systems.
• Analyzes plant operating costs in detail and recommends action to increase profitability and enhance long-term return on investment.
• Performs special studies and analyses at request of plant or division management. Depending on the project, this may require some travel to facilities throughout the US.
• Oversees the preparation and distribution of hourly payrolls, including maintaining the required earnings and deductions records.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor of Science, major in Accounting or Finance or BBA Accounting/Finance
• Minimum 4 years of experience with recent responsibilities in a manufacturing environment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Master’s Degree is a plus
• SAP experience is preferred and OneStream experience is a plus

What you get

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.