LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Plant Controller in their at our manufacturing client in Marion, NC. This position supports the site General Manager and is accountable for helping deliver the facility's bottom line results. The assignment is planned for 120 days, with the potential for long-term placement depending on business needs and candidate fit.
Core Responsibilities: Budget & Financial preparation and reporting Prepare the annual budget and quarterly forecasts with the Plant General Manager, targeting forecast accuracy of 5%. Utilize KPIs and plant initiatives to identify growth opportunities Collaborate with commercial business leads to challenge and validate revenue expectations Simplify budget and reporting processes Communicate financial and non-financial indicators clearly Identify key business drivers and articulate impact Serve as a consultant to develop improvement action plans Support, review, and track cost-takeout initiatives Strategic Planning (CAPEX) Partner with the General Manager on long-range capital planning Seek to understand the strengths and weaknesses of competitors Internal Controls Oversee internal controls and remediation activities Ensure decision-making aligns with authority levels Ensure compliance with company policies Safeguard site assets and ensure accurate financial reporting Find the right balance between effectiveness in value creation and control efficiency Optimize processes through IT improvements and best practices Profitability Analysis Provide customer profitability analysis and identify margin erosion Facilitate discussions on improving margin through volume, pricing, or operations Additional Responsibilities: GAAP Accounting Perform month-end closing activities in the ERP system Review job costing daily and resolve reporting issues Validate WIP, finished goods, and raw materials balances Review journal entries and P&L classifications Support inventory counts and reconciliations Other tasks as deemed necessary Working Capital/ Cash flow monitoring Facilitate the decision-making process to drive working capital improvements Ad Hoc Analysis Conduct benchmarking against similar plants Prepare and deliver plant visit presentations This set of duties is not intended to be a catch-all for the other ad hoc requests of the plant and or the divisions needs. Qualifications: • Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CMA strongly preferred • A minimum of 5 years of experience in Pulp and Paper industry or manufacturing preferred • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Tested and validated advanced skills in Excel • Experience with Hyperion SmartView & QlikCloud is a plus • Experience with large capital projects • Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively • Strong organizational skills in a changing environment Competencies:
• Ability to Execute - Set goals and deliver results
• Champion of Change - Drive continuous improvement while managing expectations and results
• Customer Focused - Understand customer needs
• Decision Making/Judgment - Evaluate options effectively
• Initiative - Be proactive
• Problem Solving/Analysis - Identifies root causes
• Influence & Persuasion - Able to exhibit a can-do approach and inspire associates to excel, use competition to encourage others, develops performance standards
• Quality - Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Integrity - Act ethically and maintain confidentiality
• Communication - Clear written and verbal communication
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
Pay Details: $60.00 per hour
Search managed by: Bert Baloga
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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