Plant Controller – Gastonia Manufacturing Finance Lead

Mann + Hummel, Inc.; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking an experienced Plant Controller for our Gastonia, NC plant. This onsite role oversees the finance operations of a $100M facility and drives profitability, efficiency, and robust financial controls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting, costing, profitability analysis, and ERP systems, with minimum 7 years in manufacturing finance. MBA/CPA/CMA and SAP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in finance for manufacturing.
• Manufacturing or industrial environment finance experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced, matrix organizational structure.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office with advanced Excel skills.
• ERP system experience (SAP preferred).
• MBA or CPA/CMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance operations of the Gastonia plant.
• Provide strategic financial insights to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, costing, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with plant leadership in a matrix organization.
• Ensure compliance and controls across plant finance processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field

MBA / Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Financial planning software

Job description

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking an experienced Plant Controller for our Gastonia, NC plant. This onsite role oversees the finance operations of a $100M facility and drives profitability, efficiency, and robust financial controls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting, costing, profitability analysis, and ERP systems, with minimum 7 years in manufacturing finance. MBA/CPA/CMA and SAP experience are preferred.