Controller II - Willow Philly Enid Plant

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Cost Accounting and Financial Analysis Systems
• Ensure accuracy in product costs, production costs, and manufacturing variances.
• Oversee formal and informal financial accounting and payroll systems, including payroll administration and internal controls.
• Financial Reporting and Forecasting
• Provide direction for internal and external financial reporting and forecasting efforts.
• Supervise reporting and analysis of plant performance, production reporting, and inventory functions.
• Support new product development and cost reduction efforts through financial analysis and cost estimates.
• Relationship Management
• Maintain and develop business relationships with various departments including headquarters personnel, maintenance, operations, and engineering.
• Operational Support
• Provide credible and thorough financial analysis to support plant operations.
• Support LEAN and Safety initiatives as appropriate.
• Planning and Compliance
• Lead the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long Range Plan (LRP), and other performance projections.
• Develop and implement key controls for SOX compliance.
• Cookbook and financial transaction audits to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CMA, MBA and/or CPA would be a plus.
• Experience: 6+ years of accounting management experience. Highly preferred experience in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of standard cost and variance reporting preferred.
• Communication skills: Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills: Strong PC skills (SAP, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
• Knowledgeable in the areas of GAAP, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, General Ledger Accounting, Payroll, and SOX.
• Understand the dynamics of procurement, production and finished good delivery, the interdependencies of these activities and how they impact profitability.
• Requires knowledge of cost accounting practices and theories.
• Strong leadership skills of team members; critical thinking skills.