Plant Controller

We are looking for a Plant Controller to join our team in Harleyville, SC.  The Plant Controller with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials, key member of the Plant Leadership Team. This role owns plant-level financial performance and partners with operations to drive EBITDA improvement, cost discipline, inventory accuracy, capital effectiveness, and strong internal controls.

Why apply?

• Competitive wages.
• Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

About the Role 

Responsibilities:

• EBITDA & Financial Performance Ownership
  • Partner with the Plant Manager to drive plant-level EBITDA, margin improvement, and cash performance.
  • Lead development of the annual operating budget and rolling forecasts, including production costs, fixed costs, and capital expenditures.
  • Own and communicate variance analysis to Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year across volume, price, mix, usage, rate, and overhead absorption drivers.
  • Identify risks and opportunities impacting plant profitability and recommend corrective operational actions.
  • Support cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Cost Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Lead the month-end close process for the plant, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Ensure proper accounting of production costs, material consumption, labor absorption, and overhead allocation.
  • Maintain and update standard costs to reflect current material inputs, labor assumptions, and overhead rates.
  • Analyze manufacturing variances and partner with operations to drive corrective action.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal control standards.
• Inventory Governance & Working Capital
  • Own inventory reconciliation and accuracy across raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, spare parts, and operating supplies.
  • Lead physical inventory counts and cycle count programs; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory exposure.
  • Drive working capital discipline across inventory and payables.
• Capital & Asset Management
  • Oversee plant capital expenditures to ensure proper authorization, tracking, and accounting treatment.
  • Monitor capital project spend against approved budgets and forecasts.
  • Ensure accurate fixed asset records and depreciation.
  • Support long-range capital planning and return-on-investment analysis.
• Accounts Payable Supervision
  • Supervise plant-level Accounts Payable activities to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and vendor payments.
  • Maintain strong controls over invoice approvals, coding accuracy, and compliance with purchasing policies.
  • Partner with operations and procurement to resolve discrepancies and improve payment processes.
• Leadership & Compliance
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, strengthening financial acumen across operations.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and support audit and compliance requirements.
  • Uphold safety, integrity, and ethical standards consistent with company values.
  • Develop and mentor accounting or administrative staff as applicable.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, strengthening financial acumen across operations.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with operations leadership.
• Experience supervising accounting or clerical staff preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Experience in cement, aggregates, heavy manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Experience supporting multi-site or regional operations.

About Us

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.

We offer:

• A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
• Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.
• A company dedicated to continuous improvement.

Ready to Apply?

• The process is simple. Click on the “Apply Now” button to get started. Good luck!