Plant Controller

MANN+HUMMEL

Gastonia, NC

Full-time•

Accounting / Auditing, Finance / Banking / Insurance

Role Summary

Job Description

This is an Onsite position based at our Allen Plant location in Gastonia, NC.

No Visa sponsorships are available for this position.

We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to oversee the finance operations of a $100M plant located in Gastonia, North Carolina. The Plant Controller will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the manufacturing facility to enhance profitability, efficiency, and fast-paced environment in a matrix organization structure. The Plant Controller will be an integral part of the plant leadership team responsible for managing all financial aspects of the plant's operations, providing strategic insights, and driving financial performance improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, costing, profitability & financial analysis, and manufacturing operations.

Job Responsibilities

Oversee all financial activities associated with month-end and year-end close processes, including but not limited to preparing and approving the journal entries, analysis and reporting the P&L, variance analysis & controlling using SAP and Power BI
Determine, execute, and report the counter actions plans to improve the financial performance, if the deviation exists to the plan
Actively participate in the daily/weekly SQDC meetings with the plant team and drive the commitment and ownership culture to meet the financial targets
Perform yearly budgeting and monthly forecasting activities of the plant and ensure all the risks and opportunities are identified and captured
Manage product costing process, cost center planning & reporting, internal orders, tariffs, routings, and the product cost development in SAP
Investment controlling, Inventory management, headcount reporting and ad-hoc analysis of the plant
Create/use the internal control systems to ensure compliance with the company procedures and, thus, minimize the financial risks
Coordinate with other functions and plants in the region for project controlling and business case calculations
Develop and maintain the standard reporting packages and documentation
Manage and report the operations KPIs to the management periodically
Provide regular information to business partners (reports, analyses, etc.) to get an understanding of current developments compared to plan and forecast

Requirements

Education:

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Experience:

Minimum 7 years' relevant work experience
Must have manufacturing or industrial environment finance experience
Experence working within a fast-paced, matrix organizational structure

Required Skills:

Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment
Competence in MS Office with advanced Excel skills
ERP system experience

Additional Preferred Education, Certifications, Skills and Experience:

MBA
CPA or CMA Certification
SAP ERP system experience
Automotive industry experience

- Onsite

About the company

MANN+HUMMEL

Company website•Environmental Services

We are a global leader in filtration technology. Headquartered in Ludwigsburg, Germany, we develop intelligent filtration and separation solutions and filtration materials – including for the Transportation and Life Sciences & Environment sectors.

Since our foundation in 1941, we have stood as a family-owned company for solutions that enable cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industry worldwide. With our technologies, we make an important contribution to environmental protection and the sustainable use of limited resources.

In 2025, approximately 20,500 employees at over 80 locations worldwide generated sales of EUR 4.2 billion.

For more information, please visit: www.mann-hummel.com