<p><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> Up to $150,000 + Bonus</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Mt. Pleasant - Hybrid </p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with one of their manufacturing clients on their search for an experienced Controller. This position plays a key role in guiding cost performance, supporting accurate reporting, and helping plant leadership make informed operational and financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in manufacturing accounting, budgeting, and month-end close within a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the plant’s accounting activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting that supports business decisions.</p><p>• Oversee standard cost accounting processes, including cost analysis, variance review, and ongoing monitoring of manufacturing performance.</p><p>• Lead monthly close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and validating financial results.</p><p>• Develop and manage the annual budget process for the facility, partnering with operational leaders to align forecasts with production goals.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and clear visibility into plant performance.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and operational trends to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Partner with plant and corporate leadership to explain financial results and recommend actions that strengthen profitability and control spending.</p><p>• Support continuous improvement initiatives by refining accounting processes, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing reporting efficiency.</p>

• 5+ years of experience in plant accounting, cost accounting, or a related manufacturing finance role.<br>• Strong knowledge of standard cost accounting principles within a manufacturing environment.<br>• Hands-on experience managing month-end close and producing accurate financial results on schedule.<br>• Demonstrated ability to build and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.<br>• Experience preparing and interpreting financial statements and plant-level performance reports.<br>• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances and translate data into business insights.<br>• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet-based financial analysis tools.

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