Cost Controller

Location

Greer, SC

Contract Details

• Position: Cost Controller
• Employment Type: Long-Term, At-Will
• Start Date: ASAP

Your Mission

As the Cost Controller, you will support the financial performance of the plant by ensuring accurate cost management, financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and profitability monitoring. You will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Accounting, and Plant Leadership to drive financial transparency and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control & Financial Analysis

• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of the plant's cost accounting structure and production cost calculations.
• Monitor cost performance indicators, analyze variances, and implement corrective action plans.
• Manage and update key costing parameters, including nomenclatures, standards, and production rates.
• Calculate and maintain plant hourly rates and cost allocation methodologies.
• Analyze product cost, margins, and profitability, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate and explain variances between actual and budgeted financial performance.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

• Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities.
• Contribute to monthly closing activities and financial reporting cycles.
• Participate in rolling forecasts, monthly reporting, and management reviews.
• Ensure alignment between operational performance and financial objectives.

Investment & Profitability Management

• Perform financial evaluations and profitability studies for projects and investments.
• Conduct return-on-investment (ROI) analyses for plant equipment and capital expenditures.
• Monitor actual versus expected project returns and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Support business cases and financial assessments for operational improvements and strategic initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Accounting teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data.
• Participate in the preparation and review of standard costs and product costing assumptions.
• Support inventory control processes and management control policies implemented at the site.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing plant profitability and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Cost Controlling, Plant Controlling, Manufacturing Finance, or a similar finance role.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling capabilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting systems.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial planning tools.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, international organization.

Key Competencies

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work cross-functionally.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.