Plant Controller
Company: CompX National
Location: Mauldin
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are looking for an
experienced and detail-oriented Manufacturing Plant Controller to
join our team at a publicly traded corporation located in the
Greenville, SC area. The Plant Controller will be responsible for
ensuring accurate financial reporting, analyzing financial data,
leading the local accounting team, and providing strategic
financial guidance to the plant leadership team. The ideal
candidate should have a strong background in accounting and
finance, along with experience in a manufacturing environment. This
position will supervise a team of four and is responsible for
accounts receivable, accounts payable, hourly payroll, and fixed
assets management. Position Responsibilities: Manage the plant's
financial performance by ensuring timely and accurate financial
reporting. Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and
opportunities for improvement. Develop and maintain the plant's
annual budget and forecast. Monitor actual financial performance
against budget and forecast and provide analysis and insights to
the plant leadership team. Maintain plant-level cost accounting and
inventory systems. Active in the company’s accounts payable,
accounts receivable, and payroll functions with a local staff of
four. Support financial staff job performance by coaching and
counseling employees; planning, monitoring, and evaluating job
results. Ensure compliance with all corporate financial policies
and procedures, including Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. Provide
strategic financial guidance to the plant leadership team, making
recommendations for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and
other opportunities for financial optimization. Collaborate with
other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
and analysis. Prepare and presents financial documents, such as
business reports, forecasts, and statements, to assess the
financial state of the business. Monitor financial reports and
identify ways to reduce costs. Protects assets by establishing,
monitoring, and enforcing internal controls. Confirm the financial
condition by conducting audits and providing information to
external auditors. Prepares budgets by establishing schedules,
collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data, and
recommending plans. Report the financial condition by collecting,
interpreting, and summarizing financial data. Prepares special
reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing information and
trends. Completes operational requirements by scheduling and
assigning employees and following up on work results. Maintains the
financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training
employees. Ensure the confidentiality of financial information and
plans. Essential Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree in
accounting, finance, or related field. Experience in a public
company and familiarity with SOX compliance. Supervisory
experience. Strong manufacturing experience, particularly in cost
accounting and inventory management. Experience with ERP systems
(Infor Syteline a plus) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft
Excel. 8-12 years of experience in accounting and finance,
preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of cost
accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis. Excellent
communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work
effectively with cross-functional teams. Ability to work
independently and manage multiple priorities. Experience with
financial reporting requirements. CPA or advanced degree is a plus
but not required.
Keywords: CompX National, Greenville , Plant Controller, Accounting, Auditing , Mauldin, South Carolina
