We are looking for an Assistant Plant Controller to lead core financial activities for a manufacturing operation in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This role partners closely with leadership to deliver meaningful analysis, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support business decisions through forecasting and performance insights. Responsibilities:• Guide budgeting cycles, annual operating plans, and rolling forecasts to help leadership evaluate financial performance and business priorities.• Prepare recurring financial packages that highlight operating results, key performance indicators, and explanations for budget-to-actual variances.• Manage month-end and year-end accounting activities, including general ledger entries and timely close reporting.• Review inventory balances, reconcile reserve activity, and assess exposure related to aging, excess, or at-risk stock.• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and follow through on outstanding items to maintain accurate financial records.• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including asset tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and related reporting.• Maintain records and accountability for government-funded equipment and machinery inventories in accordance with applicable controls.• Apply lease accounting guidance under ASC 842 and monitor updates to accounting standards that affect reporting practices.• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis, management reporting, and special project support aimed at improving operational and financial results.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related discipline.• At least 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, or other relevant accounting and finance functions.• Strong capability in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and clear presentation of financial data.• Background in month-end close, financial statement preparation, and analysis of financial results.• Experience with fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, variance analysis, and budgeting or forecasting.• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required for work in a cleared facility.• Manufacturing or production environment experience is preferred.

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Winston-salem, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Assistant Plant Controller to lead core financial activities for a manufacturing operation in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This role partners closely with leadership to deliver meaningful analysis, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support business decisions through forecasting and performance insights. Responsibilities:• Guide budgeting cycles, annual operating plans, and rolling forecasts to help leadership evaluate financial performance and business priorities.• Prepare recurring financial packages that highlight operating results, key performance indicators, and explanations for budget-to-actual variances.• Manage month-end and year-end accounting activities, including general ledger entries and timely close reporting.• Review inventory balances, reconcile reserve activity, and assess exposure related to aging, excess, or at-risk stock.• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and follow through on outstanding items to maintain accurate financial records.• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including asset tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and related reporting.• Maintain records and accountability for government-funded equipment and machinery inventories in accordance with applicable controls.• Apply lease accounting guidance under ASC 842 and monitor updates to accounting standards that affect reporting practices.• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis, management reporting, and special project support aimed at improving operational and financial results.
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z