Plant Controller

Bison®; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in North Carolina is seeking a Plant Controller to drive financial performance and operational excellence. The role involves maintaining cost accounting systems, analyzing sales and variances, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 5-7 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, with proficiency in Oracle and Hyperion as a plus. Join a dynamic team committed to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of accounting experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in interpreting operational documents and applying statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare journal entries and manage standard costing, labor rates, and overhead allocations.
• Deliver accurate month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

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 control
• Ensure 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
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in interpreting operational documents and applying statistical analysis
• Experience with Oracle and Hyperion is a plus