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Assistant Controller roles qualify for F-1 OPT because they require a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Most positions involve financial reporting, month-end close, and GAAP compliance, which aligns directly with CPA-track coursework. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you time to demonstrate the technical skills controllers rely on.
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Starr, SC, US, 29684
Function: Finance and Accounting
Audience: Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement: On Site
Requisition ID: 69515
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Plant Controller provides financial leadership to the Starr, SC manufacturing facility. This position will be accountable for driving results to the segment manufacturing financial leader. The Plant Controller will be responsible for maintaining a control environment that complies with the Company’s internal control policies and Sarbanes Oxley.
The Plant Controller is expected to be a dynamic leader on the plant leadership team by contributing to all areas of plant management. This individual will also be responsible for leadership of non-financial plant administrative processes such as sourcing, materials/production planning, warehouse operations, IT, and security.
Join an organization that believes that every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success. We are a market-leading innovator that has placed on the Fortune 500®. Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across our three business segments while striving to ensure our people and products make the world a better place. We take pride in having an inclusive and diverse workplace with employees around the globe. A holistic sense of community exists across our entire organization as our talent grows globally. We are a company that fully recognizes the importance of paving a path to a sustainable and safe enterprise through investing in our people. Our desire to make an impactful difference in the world flows from top down to all levels of the organization. By being a company that instills pride within each and every employee, we aspire to build market-leading businesses; global in scope - human in scale.
Reports to: Plant Leader
Span of Control: 2 Salaried Direct Reports
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities.
2. Operations Planning
- Participates in the development of operational objectives for the plant that are aligned to Corporate and Division strategic objectives
- Leads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value is optimized
3. Financial and Operational Controls
- Ensures that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.)
- Drives a robust representation letter process that provides assurance and visibility to a sound internal control environment
- Leads the Continuous sign-off process to ensure that accountability for internal controls is clear and that processes are documented
4. Reporting and analysis
- Leads financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
- Prepares and delivers the plant financial forecasts and projections
- Monitors the plant’s monthly closing process in conjunction with the Accounting team
- Communicates results effectively to management and non-financial personnel
- Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan and forecast
- Provides risk analysis for contingency planning
5. Driving plant profitability
- Leads actions in line with achieving targets, mitigating risk and prioritizing resource needs
- Leads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value is optimized.
- Provides insightful and competitive analytics that anticipate change and drive decision making
- Provides investment analysis
- Assists in contract evaluation and negotiation
- Educates plant personnel on key performance metrics
6. Cross-functional leadership and team contribution
- Works across organization boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve plant, division, or corporate objectives
- Supports plant events and leads/participates on teams in plant (leads TPM Office Pillar, participates on other TPM Pillar teams, Safety Committee, Emergency Response, Threat Management, Wellness teams, etc. as appropriate).
- Shares best practices across division, i.e., process improvements, financial modeling and procedures changes.
- Aligns teams and resources in order to solve problems and drive results
- Provides support to team members at plant, segment, and corporate level
7. Leading and developing talent
- Creates an environment where talent is developed through effective performance management, talent evaluation systems, and utilization of people
- Acts as a resource to the non-financial leaders of the business providing education and training on the key principles of Finance
- Invests in the growth and development of their direct reports and other identified talent in their organization
- Ensures development plans are executed for their team
8. Plant process and administrative leadership
- Leads non-financial plant administrative processes for sourcing, materials/production planning, warehouse operations, IT, and security
- Assigns resources and provides support and direction as needed
- Monitors and hold self and others accountable for safety
9. Leadership for the oversight and accountability of plant security
- Ensures the delegation and successful completion of site security functions, included but not limited to: Managing/implementing OC Security Standards, quarterly assessment of security equipment, security capital project management, incident investigation coordination (contact for local authorities, communication with WHQ), talent management of security guards, site contact for security audits and visits, and monitor completion of WHQ required training.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or relevant discipline required. MBA, CMA, CPA preferred.
Experience:
- Providing leadership to organizations within a manufacturing operation(s)—leading operations planning, savings, forecasting and investment analysis
- Operating in a range of economic conditions, i.e., expansion, contraction, stable economic conditions—forecasting, scenario planning, risk analysis and contingency development.
- Delivering continuous improvement.
- Participating in the development of strategic plans.
- Negotiating, developing, and evaluating customer and supplier contracts.
- Attracting, developing, and retaining outstanding talent—growing talent and succession planning.
- Demonstrated high growth in previous experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability accompanied by knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturing costing principles—understands P&L and balance sheet dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to teach and communicate in simple, impacting terms
- Demonstrated ability to manage and control costs—effectively develops business cases and enroll leaders at all levels in taking appropriate action
- Demonstrated ability to develop and imitate knowledge of customers, competition, and the market and uses this knowledge to drive customer and product profitability decisions
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute strategic directions
- Conducts himself/herself with the highest ethical and moral standards
- Intelligent, creative, analytical
- Highly motivated and results driven with a high energy level—has a bias for proactive action
- Broad operating style, ability to adapt across cultures, environments and styles
- Forward thinking leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate, lead by example, and encourage teamwork and effective communication
- Makes decisions and commits to a course of action with appropriate information and recognizes uncertainty of success; weighs and manages risk in decision making; able to make decisions detrimental to a few but helpful to many
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
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Nearest Major Market: Greenville
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Location(s):
Starr, SC, US, 29684
Function: Finance and Accounting
Audience: Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement: On Site
Requisition ID: 69515
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Plant Controller provides financial leadership to the Starr, SC manufacturing facility. This position will be accountable for driving results to the segment manufacturing financial leader. The Plant Controller will be responsible for maintaining a control environment that complies with the Company’s internal control policies and Sarbanes Oxley.
The Plant Controller is expected to be a dynamic leader on the plant leadership team by contributing to all areas of plant management. This individual will also be responsible for leadership of non-financial plant administrative processes such as sourcing, materials/production planning, warehouse operations, IT, and security.
Join an organization that believes that every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success. We are a market-leading innovator that has placed on the Fortune 500®. Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across our three business segments while striving to ensure our people and products make the world a better place. We take pride in having an inclusive and diverse workplace with employees around the globe. A holistic sense of community exists across our entire organization as our talent grows globally. We are a company that fully recognizes the importance of paving a path to a sustainable and safe enterprise through investing in our people. Our desire to make an impactful difference in the world flows from top down to all levels of the organization. By being a company that instills pride within each and every employee, we aspire to build market-leading businesses; global in scope - human in scale.
Reports to: Plant Leader
Span of Control: 2 Salaried Direct Reports
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities.
2. Operations Planning
- Participates in the development of operational objectives for the plant that are aligned to Corporate and Division strategic objectives
- Leads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value is optimized
3. Financial and Operational Controls
- Ensures that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.)
- Drives a robust representation letter process that provides assurance and visibility to a sound internal control environment
- Leads the Continuous sign-off process to ensure that accountability for internal controls is clear and that processes are documented
4. Reporting and analysis
- Leads financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
- Prepares and delivers the plant financial forecasts and projections
- Monitors the plant’s monthly closing process in conjunction with the Accounting team
- Communicates results effectively to management and non-financial personnel
- Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan and forecast
- Provides risk analysis for contingency planning
5. Driving plant profitability
- Leads actions in line with achieving targets, mitigating risk and prioritizing resource needs
- Leads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value is optimized.
- Provides insightful and competitive analytics that anticipate change and drive decision making
- Provides investment analysis
- Assists in contract evaluation and negotiation
- Educates plant personnel on key performance metrics
6. Cross-functional leadership and team contribution
- Works across organization boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve plant, division, or corporate objectives
- Supports plant events and leads/participates on teams in plant (leads TPM Office Pillar, participates on other TPM Pillar teams, Safety Committee, Emergency Response, Threat Management, Wellness teams, etc. as appropriate).
- Shares best practices across division, i.e., process improvements, financial modeling and procedures changes.
- Aligns teams and resources in order to solve problems and drive results
- Provides support to team members at plant, segment, and corporate level
7. Leading and developing talent
- Creates an environment where talent is developed through effective performance management, talent evaluation systems, and utilization of people
- Acts as a resource to the non-financial leaders of the business providing education and training on the key principles of Finance
- Invests in the growth and development of their direct reports and other identified talent in their organization
- Ensures development plans are executed for their team
8. Plant process and administrative leadership
- Leads non-financial plant administrative processes for sourcing, materials/production planning, warehouse operations, IT, and security
- Assigns resources and provides support and direction as needed
- Monitors and hold self and others accountable for safety
9. Leadership for the oversight and accountability of plant security
- Ensures the delegation and successful completion of site security functions, included but not limited to: Managing/implementing OC Security Standards, quarterly assessment of security equipment, security capital project management, incident investigation coordination (contact for local authorities, communication with WHQ), talent management of security guards, site contact for security audits and visits, and monitor completion of WHQ required training.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or relevant discipline required. MBA, CMA, CPA preferred.
Experience:
- Providing leadership to organizations within a manufacturing operation(s)—leading operations planning, savings, forecasting and investment analysis
- Operating in a range of economic conditions, i.e., expansion, contraction, stable economic conditions—forecasting, scenario planning, risk analysis and contingency development.
- Delivering continuous improvement.
- Participating in the development of strategic plans.
- Negotiating, developing, and evaluating customer and supplier contracts.
- Attracting, developing, and retaining outstanding talent—growing talent and succession planning.
- Demonstrated high growth in previous experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability accompanied by knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturing costing principles—understands P&L and balance sheet dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to teach and communicate in simple, impacting terms
- Demonstrated ability to manage and control costs—effectively develops business cases and enroll leaders at all levels in taking appropriate action
- Demonstrated ability to develop and imitate knowledge of customers, competition, and the market and uses this knowledge to drive customer and product profitability decisions
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute strategic directions
- Conducts himself/herself with the highest ethical and moral standards
- Intelligent, creative, analytical
- Highly motivated and results driven with a high energy level—has a bias for proactive action
- Broad operating style, ability to adapt across cultures, environments and styles
- Forward thinking leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate, lead by example, and encourage teamwork and effective communication
- Makes decisions and commits to a course of action with appropriate information and recognizes uncertainty of success; weighs and manages risk in decision making; able to make decisions detrimental to a few but helpful to many
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
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Nearest Major Market: Greenville
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Assistant Controller
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Accounting, finance, and management information systems degrees often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying, since an extra year significantly improves your H-1B lottery odds.
Target mid-sized companies with dedicated accounting teams
Companies with 200 to 2,000 employees often have Assistant Controller roles without the bureaucratic hiring barriers of Fortune 500 firms. They need the headcount and are more willing to sponsor once they see your value during OPT.
Highlight technical accounting skills in your resume
Employers hiring Assistant Controllers want ERP proficiency, GAAP knowledge, and close-cycle experience. Lead with these specifics rather than soft skills. Concrete technical competencies reduce perceived risk for employers unfamiliar with OPT sponsorship.
Bring up OPT authorization early and confidently
Frame your work authorization as straightforward: you have an EAD, no employer petition is needed now, and H-1B sponsorship is a future conversation. Hesitation signals uncertainty; a clear, direct explanation removes the most common barrier employers cite.
Pursue CPA exam progress before your OPT expires
Passing at least two CPA exam sections while on OPT signals long-term commitment and makes you significantly harder to replace. Controllers actively look for candidates on a CPA track, which also strengthens the case for H-1B sponsorship later.
Focus applications on industries with high visa sponsorship rates
Technology, healthcare, and manufacturing companies sponsor accounting professionals at higher rates than retail or hospitality. These sectors have established immigration infrastructure and are accustomed to sponsoring finance roles through the H-1B process.
Assistant Controller OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Controller role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. Assistant Controller positions typically require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, which satisfies the OPT requirement that your job be directly related to your degree. You'll work under your EAD without any employer filing requirement during your OPT period. If your degree qualifies as STEM, you may also be eligible for a 24-month extension.
Does the Assistant Controller role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a degree in accounting information systems, finance, or another STEM-designated field under the DHS STEM CIP code list, you likely qualify for the 24-month extension. A standard accounting degree from many programs does not qualify. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before your 12-month OPT expires.
How do I find Assistant Controller jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for roles where employers are open to sponsoring international candidates. Searching through general job boards makes it difficult to identify which postings are OPT-friendly, especially for accounting roles where employers may not disclose immigration preferences upfront. Migrate Mate removes that guesswork so you can focus your applications where they're most likely to lead somewhere.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for Assistant Controllers after OPT ends?
Many do, particularly in industries like technology, financial services, and healthcare where accounting talent is consistently in demand. The Assistant Controller role qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B standards because it requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Your odds improve significantly if you've progressed toward your CPA, demonstrated strong performance, and initiated the sponsorship conversation well before your OPT expires.
What should I do if my OPT is expiring before I find an Assistant Controller role?
If you're within your 60-day grace period, you still have time to secure employment and maintain status. If you're eligible for a STEM OPT extension, apply before your current EAD expires and request a cap-gap period if needed. If neither applies, options include applying for a change of status, enrolling in a new program, or exploring whether a current or prospective employer can file an H-1B. Consult your DSO and an immigration attorney immediately.