We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Manufacturing Plant Controller to join our team at a publicly traded corporation located in the Greenville, SC area. The Plant Controller will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, analyzing financial data, leading the local accounting team, and providing strategic financial guidance to the plant leadership team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in accounting and finance, along with experience in a manufacturing environment. This position will supervise a team of four and is responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, hourly payroll, and fixed assets management.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage the plant's financial performance by ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain the plant's annual budget and forecast.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budget and forecast and provide analysis and insights to the plant leadership team.
• Maintain plant-level cost accounting and inventory systems.
• Active in the company’s accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions with a local staff of four.
• Support financial staff job performance by coaching and counseling employees; planning, monitoring, and evaluating job results.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate financial policies and procedures, including Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the plant leadership team, making recommendations for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and other opportunities for financial optimization.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.
• Prepare and presents financial documents, such as business reports, forecasts, and statements, to assess the financial state of the business.
• Monitor financial reports and identify ways to reduce costs.
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Confirm the financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.
• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data, and recommending plans.
• Report the financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and summarizing financial data.
• Prepares special reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results.
• Maintains the financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Ensure the confidentiality of financial information and plans.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Experience in a public company and familiarity with SOX compliance.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong manufacturing experience, particularly in cost accounting and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP systems (Infor Syteline a plus) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• 8-12 years of experience in accounting and finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements.
• CPA or advanced degree is a plus but not required.