Dual Site Plant Controller, North & South Carolina

How Youll Make an Impact

As a Plant Controller youll be at the forefront of our operations finance organization driving financial performance operational excellence and strategic decision-making across manufacturing operations in Gastonia North Carolina and Spartanburg South Carolina. Youll collaborate with plant leadership engineering production and finance teams to deliver sustainable solutions that improve efficiency strengthen controls and support business this role you will:

• Provide financial leadership and strategic support to plant management engineering and production teams.

• Prepare analyze and present detailed financial reports and business insights to senior leadership.

• Lead budgeting forecasting variance analysis and cost management activities across multiple manufacturing sites.

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) company policies and internal control requirements.

• Drive cost-saving initiatives process improvements and operational efficiencies through cross-functional collaboration.

• Manage monthly financial close activities reporting processes and absorption accounting practices.

• Utilize SAP to improve financial processes data quality and reporting capabilities.

• Review production variances purchase price variances inventory adjustments and key plant performance metrics.

• Lead annual operating expense budgeting forecasting activities labor and overhead rate development and capital planning processes.

• Oversee inventory controls cycle counts annual physical inventories and standard cost analysis activities.

• Mentor and develop finance professionals while serving as a trusted business partner to plant leadership.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.

• Minimum of 7years of finance or accounting experience including at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience using SAP within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of absorption accounting principles and manufacturing cost accounting.

• Experience with budgeting forecasting variance analysis inventory accounting and financial reporting.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

• Excellent interpersonal communication analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to effectively partner with plant management engineering teams and production personnel.

• Proven self-starter with strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master of Business Administration (MBA).

• Lean Six Sigma certification.

• Experience with zero-based budgeting initiatives.

• Experience leading and developing finance professionals.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol were committed to providing a safe inclusive and empowering environment where you can do your best workwhether in a lab on the production floor or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role your work environment may include:

• Standing walking or operating equipment for extended periods

• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided

• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment

• Occasional lifting or movement of materials

• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being productivity and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans

• 401(k) match Age-Weighted Defined Contribution

• Comprehensive medical dental & vision coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid holidays vacation and parental leave

• Flexible work environment

• Learning and development opportunities

• Career and professional growth

• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

Learn more at Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years The Lubrizol Corporation a Berkshire Hathaway company has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life advance mobility and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutionsfrom engine oils performance coatings and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems are powered by the expertise passion and commitment of people like you. We tackle the worlds toughest challenges with science-based solutions deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value.

Our inclusive culture dedication to safety and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern worldbrought to life by science and most importantly delivered by you. Whether youre in the lab on the production floor or in the office youll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly drive results and contribute to solutions that shape a better more sustainable future.

We win because of you. Lets build the future together.

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