About this opportunity
AMETEK lists this Plant Controller opportunity in whitsett, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join our team as a Plant Controller and play a key role in driving financial performance and operational excellence across our manufacturing facility. This position blends hands‑on cost accounting, strategic planning, and cross‑functional collaboration to support business unit goals.
What you will do:
Maintain and optimize the plant’s cost accounting system and controls
Analyze sales, cost of sales, labor, product costing, and inventory variances
Lead weekly financial forecasting and monthly reconciliations
Coordinate physical inventories and analyze results across departments and global vendors
Prepare journal entries and manage standard costing, labor rates, and overhead allocations
Conduct variance analysis and partner with teams to resolve cost discrepancies
Lead annual operating and capital budget preparation
Manage a Staff Accountant, providing guidance, support and development opportunities
Interface daily with manufacturing and planning teams to improve inventory controlEnsure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley procedures and support quarterly testing
Deliver accurate month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end financial reporting
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
5-7 years of accounting experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Proficiency in interpreting operational documents and applying statistical analysis
Experience with Oracle and Hyperion is a plus
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Worksite address
whitsett, NC, 27377, US
Who can apply
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