Assistant Plant Controller at Human Technologies, Inc – Thomasville, North Carolina

Position Title: Assistant Plant Controller

Location: Thomasville, North Carolina

Professional Direct Hire

Description:

HTI is seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Controller for a manufacturing company located near Thomasville, NC. This position supports the plant’s financial operations with a strong emphasis on hands-on operational costing and manufacturing variance ownership. The role partners closely with plant operations to ensure accurate standard costing, variance analysis, and production cost visibility. This position is Direct Hire, M–F 1st shift. The salary range is $80,000 – $90,000 depending on experience.

What They Offer:

• Full benefits package – Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, 401(k) Match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth potential into a Plant Controller role

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–4 years of accounting or finance experience (manufacturing environment strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated hands-on ownership of standard costing and operational variance modeling
• Direct experience with:
  • Standard cost builds and cost roll processes
  • BOM and routing validation
  • Manufacturing variance analysis (material, labor, and overhead)
  • Absorption and work center analysis
  • Scrap and yield modeling tied to manufacturing lines
• Strong understanding of financial and cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP experience preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate financial and operational data clearly across departments
• Detail-oriented, transparent, and team-oriented mindset

What Your Role Will Look Like:

The Assistant Plant Controller will play a key role in the financial management and operational success of the facility, with direct responsibility for plant-level costing accuracy and variance analysis.

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings
• Prepare and analyze financial and operational reports to monitor plant performance
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process with a strong cost focus
• Own and maintain standard costs, cost rolls, and inventory valuations
• Perform detailed manufacturing variance analysis, including material, labor, overhead, absorption, and work center performance
• Analyze and explain production variances, scrap, yield, and efficiency trends tied to manufacturing lines
• Partner with Operations and Engineering on BOM and routing accuracy
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX, and corporate accounting standards
• Collaborate with plant leadership to drive productivity, cost control, and profitability
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve costing accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring financial compliance and accuracy
• Provide actionable financial insights to management to support strategic and operational decisions

About HTI
Human Technologies, Inc. (HTI) has been a trusted partner since 1999, collaborating with leading companies to deliver tailored solutions for workforce management, development, and retention. HTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V/SO.

INDPRO