Plant Controller

Talentify; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Plant Controller to drive financial performance and operational excellence at its manufacturing facility. This role blends hands-on cost accounting, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to support business unit goals.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Accounting with 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing, and will demonstrate the ability to leverage AI tools to boost productivity and reduce costs, while guiding a Staff Accountant and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 5-7 years of accounting experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize plant cost accounting system and controls.
• Analyze sales, cost of sales, labor, product costing, and inventory variances.
• Lead weekly financial forecasting and monthly reconciliations.
• Coordinate physical inventories and analyze results across departments and vendors.
• Prepare journal entries and manage standard costing, labor rates, and overhead allocations.
• Conduct variance analysis and partner with teams to resolve cost discrepancies.
• Lead annual operating and capital budget preparation.
• Manage a Staff Accountant, providing guidance and development.
• Interface with manufacturing and planning teams to improve inventory control and ensure SOX compliance.
• Deliver month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting.

Skills

AI tools usage

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

Join our team as a Plant Controller and play a key role in driving financial performance and operational excellence across our manufacturing facility. This position blends hands‑on cost accounting, strategic planning, and cross‑functional collaboration to support business unit goals.

What you will do:

• Maintain and optimize the plant’s cost accounting system and controls
• Analyze sales, cost of sales, labor, product costing, and inventory variances
• Lead weekly financial forecasting and monthly reconciliations
• Coordinate physical inventories and analyze results across departments and global vendors
• Prepare journal entries and manage standard costing, labor rates, and overhead allocations
• Conduct variance analysis and partner with teams to resolve cost discrepancies
• Lead annual operating and capital budget preparation
• Manage a Staff Accountant, providing guidance, support and development opportunities
• Interface daily with manufacturing and planning teams to improve inventory controlEnsure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley procedures and support quarterly testing
• Deliver accurate month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end financial reporting

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 5-7 years of accounting experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in interpreting operational documents and applying statistical analysis
• Experience with Oracle and Hyperion is a plus