Plant Controller Job at Great Bay Staffing Group, Chattanooga, TN

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  • Great Bay Staffing Group
  • Chattanooga, TN

Job Description

Chattanooga, TN | $120,000 – $140,000 + 10% Annual Bonus + Relocation Assistance

The Opportunity

A global Tier 1 & 2 automotive supplier with nearly 60 plants and over 7,000 employees worldwide is adding a Plant Controller to their highly profitable Chattanooga facility. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you'll serve as the financial lead and strategic business partner for the full plant operation. This is a high-visibility role with real influence over plant performance and a clear path for career advancement within a stable, growing organization.

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Competitive base salary of $120,000 – $140,000 with a 10% annual bonus
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Strong career advancement potential within a global, multi-plant enterprise
  • Direct seat at the management table as a trusted advisor to plant leadership

Your Day-to-Day

  • Lead all financial functions at the plant level, including cost accounting, general accounting, product costing, capacity planning, and time studies
  • Manage payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets
  • Analyze operating costs and variances, delivering timely financial reviews and progress reports to plant management
  • Develop, maintain, and improve forecasting and budgeting models
  • Prepare special studies, regulatory reports, and fiscal year-end audit binders
  • Work directly with external auditors and coordinate company account audits
  • Support TQM and Best Methods initiatives as a contributing member of the plant management team
  • Supervise two direct reports: a Senior Accountant and an Accounting Clerk

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience; a fifth-year college certificate or 2–4 years of related experience is the baseline
  • Demonstrated ability to manage plant-level accounting operations including cost accounting and financial reporting
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify variances, and communicate findings clearly to management
  • Proficiency in financial systems maintenance and process improvement
  • Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll systems, and fixed assets
  • Ability to prepare reports required by regulatory agencies and support audit processes
  • Clear, confident communication skills across all levels of a manufacturing organization

Ready to Apply?

This is your opportunity to step into a senior financial leadership role with a globally recognized automotive supplier — and build a career with real upward potential. If you're a plant-level accounting professional ready to take ownership of a full finance function, apply today.

Job Tags

Worldwide, Relocation package

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