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Ametek · Whitsett, NC

# Plant Controller

Whitsett, NC, US Finance & Accounting 

Listed on Ametek’s official careers site. Listed as of October 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Ametek’s careers site →](https://jobs.ametek.com/job/Whitsett-Plant-Controller-NC-27377/1368863000/)

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## Job description

Join our team as a Plant Controller and play a key role in driving financial performance and operational excellence across our manufacturing facility. This position blends hands-on cost accounting, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to support business unit goals.

### What you will do
- Maintain and optimize the plant’s cost accounting system and controls
- Analyze sales, cost of sales, labor, product costing, and inventory variances
- Lead weekly financial forecasting and monthly reconciliations
- Coordinate physical inventories and analyze results across departments and global vendors
- Prepare journal entries and manage standard costing, labor rates, and overhead allocations
- Conduct variance analysis and partner with teams to resolve cost discrepancies
- Lead annual operating and capital budget preparation
- Manage a Staff Accountant, providing guidance, support and development opportunities Interface daily with manufacturing and planning teams to improve inventory control
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley procedures and support quarterly testing
- Deliver accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting What we are looking for: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting 5–7 years of accounting experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs.

The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Proficiency in interpreting operational documents and applying statistical analysis Experience with Oracle and Hyperion is a plus #LI-JT1 #LI-ONSITE

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 17, 2026
- Listed for: 99 days
- Location: Whitsett, NC, US[Apply on Ametek’s careers site →](https://jobs.ametek.com/job/Whitsett-Plant-Controller-NC-27377/1368863000/)

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