Assistant Plant Controller

HTI is seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Controller for a manufacturing company located near Thomasville, NC. This position supports the plant's financial operations with a strong emphasis on hands-on operational costing and manufacturing variance ownership. The role partners closely with plant operations to ensure accurate standard costing, variance analysis, and production cost visibility. This position is Direct Hire, M-F 1st shift. The salary range is $75,000 - $115,000 depending on experience.

• Full benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, 401(k) Match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth potential into a Plant Controller role

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-4 years of accounting or finance experience (manufacturing environment strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated hands-on ownership of standard costing and operational variance modeling
• Direct experience with:
  • Standard cost builds and cost roll processes
  • BOM and routing validation
  • Manufacturing variance analysis (material, labor, and overhead)
  • Absorption and work center analysis
  • Scrap and yield modeling tied to manufacturing lines
• Strong understanding of financial and cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP experience preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate financial and operational data clearly across departments
• Detail-oriented, transparent, and team-oriented mindset

The Assistant Plant Controller will play a key role in the financial management and operational success of the facility, with direct responsibility for plant-level costing accuracy and variance analysis.

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings
• Prepare and analyze financial and operational reports to monitor plant performance
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process with a strong cost focus
• Own and maintain standard costs, cost rolls, and inventory valuations
• Perform detailed manufacturing variance analysis, including material, labor, overhead, absorption, and work center performance
• Analyze and explain production variances, scrap, yield, and efficiency trends tied to manufacturing lines
• Partner with Operations and Engineering on BOM and routing accuracy
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX, and corporate accounting standards
• Collaborate with plant leadership to drive productivity, cost control, and profitability
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve costing accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring financial compliance and accuracy
• Provide actionable financial insights to management to support strategic and operational decisions