Plant Controller

CSP•Lenoir, NC

22d

About The Position

CSP is an industry-leading supplier of advanced composite components for the transportation industries. The Plant Controller leads the site’s finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective financial controls while overseeing core accounting operations. The role supports plant and corporate planning through budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory oversight, performance reporting, and actionable financial analysis. It also leads the site finance team and collaborates with plant leadership, Human Resources, operational leaders, and external stakeholders to support organizational performance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

7–10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles, including 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
Deep understanding of cost accounting, inventory management systems, and operational finance in a manufacturing context.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial data, business journals, technical documents, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to present financial information clearly and persuasively to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
High integrity, discretion, and professionalism in managing confidential information.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Automotive industry experience is strongly preferred.
CPA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting through internal controls, audits, and cross-functional checks.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, invoicing, cash disbursements, customer credits, collections, perpetual inventory, and fixed asset management.
Maintain the integrity of cost accounting systems, including material costing, labor analysis, overhead absorption, and variance reporting.
Develop and distribute monthly financial statements and performance reports for site leadership and corporate stakeholders.
Collaborate with plant leadership on annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans aligned with plant and corporate objectives.
Provide financial insights for strategic initiatives, capital investments, operational improvements, and margin enhancement.
Monitor inventory accuracy and valuation, and standard cost system functionality.
Maintain relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, and other financial institutions.
Partner with Human Resources and operational leaders on benefit planning, labor cost analysis, and organizational performance.
Promote financial discipline and continuous improvement across departments.
Lead and develop the site finance team, fostering collaboration and accountability.