Job Description
Plant Controller (Spartanburg, SC)
Our client, a global automotive supplier, seeks an experienced Plant Controller to join their 600-employee Spartanburg facility. Automotive industry experience is highly preferred; bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus but not required.
Role Overview
The Plant Controller provides financial leadership for all plant-level accounting functions, partnering with operations management to drive cost-effective performance, ensure accurate reporting, and maintain compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting
- Prepare and analyze monthly income statements, balance sheets, and cash-flow reports.
- Track actual results versus budget and highlight key variances.
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Develop and manage the annual plant budget.
- Update forecasts throughout the year and present to plant leadership.
- Cost Analysis
- Evaluate production costs (materials, labor, overhead) to identify savings opportunities.
- Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Inventory Oversight
- Monitor raw materials, WIP, and finished-goods levels to prevent stock imbalances.
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Implement GAAP-aligned controls to safeguard assets.
- Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal financial regulations.
- Audit Coordination
- Facilitate internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation.
- Team Leadership
- Lead a team of accounting professionals handling payroll, AP/AR, and general ledger.
- Mentor staff and foster continuous learning.
- Business Partnership
- Serve as a strategic advisor to plant managers, delivering actionable financial insights.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proven track record in manufacturing accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting
- Experience working for an automotive supplier
- Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Excel;
- familiarity with automotive‐industry metrics a plus
- bilingual English/Spanish desired
Benefits
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a leading global supplier committed to innovation and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with a dynamic, cross-functional team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development within a large international organization
Job Tags
Full time, Local area,