Plant Accounting Manager

Key responsibilities

• Lead cost savings initiatives for the plant to include execution, progress tracking and impact to financial results.
• Participate in preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets – including Manufacturing Spend & Labor Models.
• Lead efforts to understand fluctuations in material usage variances.
• Completes monthly inventory capitalization analysis for Attends and drives improvements to properly value inventories on a monthly basis.
• Review plant results with Leadership and complete follow-up requirements in order to timely report monthly financial results.
• Review budget/forecast vs. actual spend, by account, with plant department managers to discuss and explain variances.
• Ensure month-end close deadlines related to plant items are met.
• Analyze plant-related general ledger accounts on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of balances.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly plant reports specifically tracking and validation of Key Performance Indicators.
• Develop ad-hoc reports and costing scenarios, as needed, for both internal and external customers.
• Ensure that plant internal controls are adequate and adhered to.
• Provide analytical support to the Plant Manager as requested.
• Review and prepare Capex Appropriation Requests for propriety and payback.
• Act as a liaison between the plant personnel and divisional personnel for accounting-related issues.
• Aid in establishing operating procedures and reporting tools that allow management to make informed business decisions.
• Member of plant leadership team as an active participant in plant leadership processes and meetings as defined by the Plant Manager.
• Champions plant leadership team ideas and concerns to North American Finance team.
• Train and support plant personnel on accounting related procedures.
• Aid in annual audit review and SOX compliance for internal and external auditors.
• Aid in calculating annual standard cost updates for plant conversion costs.
• Review financial transactions and apply accounting theory and principles to ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Lead, participate and ensure accurate reporting of special projects or perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or related field.
• 3– 5 years in a manufacturing environment within an accounting role.
• Mastery skill level and knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Analytical skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting/Finance.
• CPA/CMA License.
• Knowledge of Oracle Financial Systems preferred.