Plant Controller – Manufacturing Finance Leader

About the role

The Plant Controller leads the finance function for a manufacturing facility, partnering with plant leadership to drive profitability, productivity and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Close monthly books, produce financial reports and analyze plant performance.
• Manage product costing, inventory valuation, fixed‑asset accounting, revenue recognition and budgeting/forecasting.
• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities and evaluate capital investment proposals (NPV, IRR, payback).
• Maintain internal controls, ensure compliance with US & PRC GAAP, Sarbanes‑Oxley and tax regulations.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, procurement and corporate finance to improve financial discipline.

Required profile

• 10+ years of manufacturing finance experience, including cost and inventory accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Required skills

• Cost accounting (standard costing, bill of materials, labor and overhead analysis).
• Inventory accounting and valuation.
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial modeling.
• Variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Revenue recognition principles and GAAP compliance.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley internal controls.