Plant Controller

Job Title: Plant Controller

Location: Marion, NC

Reports to: Plant Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Senior Level

Industry: Manufacturing | Mechanical Power Transmission Components | Engineering Services

Job Function: Financial Planning | Operational Analysis | Cost Management

Job Summary: The Plant Controller is a key financial leader responsible for providing comprehensive financial planning, operational analysis, and cost management support to plant operations. This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive manufacturing performance through accurate planning, forecasting, cost control, and disciplined financial execution. The Plant Controller ensures the integrity of financial results while enabling data-driven decisions that improve operational efficiency, profitability, and inventory management

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Key Responsibilitie

s:Financial Planning and Analys

• isLead the annual operating plan, budget, and rolling forecast processes for the manufacturing facilit
• y.Develop detailed production, labor, overhead, and capital expenditure plans aligned with operational goal
• s.Partner with plant leadership to translate production plans into financial outcome
• s.Analyze variances versus plan, forecast, and prior periods; clearly communicate drivers and corrective action
• s.Support long-range planning and scenario modeling related to capacity, headcount, pricing, and cost initiative
• s.Provide decision support for make-versus-buy, sourcing, capital investment, and productivity project

s.Plant Operations and Cost Manageme

• ntAct as a financial business partner to Plant Manager, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering leader
• s.Oversee product costing, standard cost maintenance, and cost rollup
• s.Drive transparency and accountability for labor, material, scrap, and overhead absorptio
• n.Lead efforts to identify cost reduction and operational efficiency opportunitie
• s.Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM) with financial analytic
• s.Monitor inventory levels, turns, and reserves; ensure alignment with production and supply chain plan

s.Accounting Controls and Complian

• ceEnsure accurate and timely monthly close, including journal entries, accruals, and variance explanation
• s.Maintain strong internal controls over manufacturing, inventory, and fixed asset
• s.Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and external audit requirement
• s.Partner with corporate accounting on standard cost updates and accounting change

s.Leadership and Collaborati

• onLead and develop plant finance staff (if applicable
• ).Promote financial discipline and operational understanding across the plan
• t.Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership by providing clear, actionable insight
• s.Collaborate with corporate FP&A, supply chain, and operations team

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Key Metrics & Focus Are

• as:Manufacturing cost per unit and margin performa
• nceLabor efficiency and overhead absorpt
• ionForecast accuracy and plan attainm
• entInventory accuracy, turns, and working capi
• talCapital spend vs. p
• lanVariance identification and corrective action execut

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Qualificati

ons:Requ

• iredBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related f
• ield7–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance or cost accoun
• tingStrong understanding of manufacturing operations, cost drivers, and planning proce
• ssesProven experience partnering with plant leader
• shipAdvanced Excel and financial modeling sk
• illsERP experience (SAP prefer

red)Prefe

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• dCMAExperience with CCH Tagetik for budgeting, forecasting, and management repor
• tingExperience in complex manufacturing environm
• entsExposure to Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement framew

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Physical Dem

• ands:Extended periods of sitting at a worksta
• tion.Speaking in person and over the telephone or Teams on
• line.Ability to type, reach, and g
• rasp.Intermittent standing and walking within the office environ
• ment.Ability to travel and stay overnight as ne

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Why Jo

• in Us?Work alongside a collaborative, experienced leadership
• team.Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven cu

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RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran

status.
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