Plant Finance Manager - Operations

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Finance Manager to oversee financial performance, cost accounting, and operational finance within a manufacturing facility. This position serves as a strategic partner to plant leadership, providing financial insights that improve profitability, optimize production costs, and support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Plant Financial Management: Oversee general ledger activities, month-end closing, financial reporting, and accounting controls while ensuring compliance with SOX requirements and corporate financial policies.

• Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis: Manage manufacturing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis related to labor, overhead, scrap, inventory, and capital expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Operational Finance Partnership: Collaborate with plant management to evaluate production efficiency, monitor key financial performance indicators, and implement initiatives that improve margins and operational performance.

• Inventory & Financial Controls: Lead inventory reconciliation, cycle counting, and cost control processes while maintaining accurate financial records and delivering actionable reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 5+ years of progressive financial or cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; CPA or CMA preferred.

• Manufacturing Finance Expertise: Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and plant-level financial operations.

• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience with ERP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.

• Leadership & Analytical Skills: Excellent financial problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and demonstrated success partnering with operations leaders to improve financial performance.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $110K - $130K + 15% bonus

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Retirement and savings programs

• Employee incentive programs

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

• Employee wellness resources and work-life balance initiatives

• Paid volunteer opportunities and community involvement programs

Location: Troutman, NC - HYBRID (3 days office/2 remote)

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Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

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