Plant Controller: Costing, Forecasting & Inventory Leader

AMETEK, Inc.; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Whitsett, NC is seeking a Plant Controller to drive financial performance and operational excellence at our manufacturing facility.

You will lead cost accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and inventory control, partnering with manufacturing and planning teams to support business unit goals. Responsibilities include maintaining cost accounting controls, analyzing variances, leading annual budget and monthly closes, and ensuring SOX compliance while delivering accurate month-,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 5-7 years of accounting experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity and cost decisions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting operational documents and applying statistical analysis.
• Experience with Oracle and Hyperion is a plus.

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.
• 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 resolve cost discrepancies.
• Lead annual operating and capital budget preparation.
• Interface daily with manufacturing and planning teams to improve inventory control.
• Deliver accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. in Whitsett, NC is seeking a Plant Controller to drive financial performance and operational excellence at our manufacturing facility.

You will lead cost accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and inventory control, partnering with manufacturing and planning teams to support business unit goals. Responsibilities include maintaining cost accounting controls, analyzing variances, leading annual budget and monthly closes, and ensuring SOX compliance while delivering accurate month-,