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Plant Controller

The Carlstar Group
The Carlstar Group Salary
Clinton, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
  • Development and continuous improvement of a daily management system to proactively ensure that forecasted profit is achieved
  • Responsible for accurately forecasting the profitability of the location, product line and value streams.
  • Monitors plant operation results against operating plans and direct preparation of financial, production output, and other reports to measure and control plant activities and costs. This includes leading the development of the plant’s annual business plan.
  • Improve the accountability and process of a cycle count process for the site and distribution center working closely with materials group
  • Implements programs to improve productivity, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Maintaining all aspects of fixed asset accounting.
  • Responsible for supporting the reporting of location and departmental daily, weekly and monthly KPI's, driving accountability and countermeasures when goals are not being achieved
  • Responsible to ensure current compliance of Sarbanes Oxley and Carlstar policies and procedures including 3rd party audits
  • Works with and coordinates audits from 3rd parties as well as internal audit
  • Bachelor of Business/Accounting is required.
  • 5 years of financial experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
  • Continued education (CMA, CPA or MBA), preferred.

Qualifications

  • Leadership and development of the accounting personnel
  • He or she will embrace a philosophy of transparency, healthy debate, and accountability; and will work to weave them into the organization’s Standard Operating Procedure.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence others.
  • Results-oriented approach to decision making. Proven ability to quickly assimilate and have an impact.
  • Growth mindset personally and professionally.
  • Skilled communicator across all levels, from the CEO to plant employees.

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