Manufacturing Controller – (MFG Exp. Rqd.)

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MFG Controller | Wilmington, NC | Privately Held Manufacturing Business

This Is Not a Plug-and-Play Controller Role

This is a

build-it-from-the-ground-up opportunity .

We’re partnering with a

surging, privately held small manufacturer

that’s entering its next phase of growth. Backed by an established parent company in South Carolina, this business has strong leadership, real momentum — and now needs its

first true accounting leader

on the ground.

If you’re the kind of finance professional who wants

ownership, influence, and visibility , this role delivers all three.

Why This Plant Controller Role Is Special

You are the first legit accountant

at the plant

You will

build the accounting function from scratch

— systems, processes, controls, reporting

You’ll own

everything : accounting, close, reporting, cost accounting, inventory, controls

Once the foundation is in place, you’ll evolve into a

true business partner to operations

Direct exposure to ownership and senior leadership

Small team, fast decisions, real impact

This is ideal for someone who wants to stop being a cog in a machine and start

shaping how a business runs .

What the Plant Finance Manager will Own Core Accounting & Controls

Build and own the

full accounting function

for the plant

Lead month-end close, financial statements, and reporting

Establish accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Ensure GAAP-compliant financials and clean, accurate data

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

Own

manufacturing and cost accounting

in a hands‑on environment

Partner closely with plant leadership on inventory, margins, and production costs

Identify operational inefficiencies and cost‑saving opportunities

Business Partnership

Once the foundation built, shift into

analysis and decision support

Help operations understand performance, trends, and profitability

Be the financial voice at the table — not just the scorekeeper

Who Thrives as a Plant Controller This role is

not

for someone coming from a large, highly structured organization.

It

is

for someone who:

Has

manufacturing accounting experience

and enjoys being hands‑on

Likes building structure where none exists yet

Prefers speed, accountability, and ownership over bureaucracy

Wants to see their work directly impact the business

Plant Finance Manager Requirements

Manufacturing accounting experience (required)

Background in

small or entrepreneurial environments strongly preferred

Strong systems mindset with the ability to build scalable processes

Compensation & Structure

Privately held, stable ownership with growth runway

High visibility and long‑term upside tied to business success

The Bottom Line If you want:

Real ownership

Real influence

A seat at the table

And the chance to

build something that lasts

This is one of those rare Plant Controller/Plant Finance Manager roles that can define the next decade of your career.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Analyst

Industries

Manufacturing

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Vision insurance

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

401(k)

Student loan assistance

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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