Plant Controller

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees all planning, reporting, and analysis of Standard Product Costing, Manufacturing Variances, Inventory and its component parts.

Develops standard costs.

Maintains fixed assets.

Ensures reserves are calculated appropriately.

Ensures manufacturing performance is accurately reported.

PARTNERS WITH THE MANUFACTURING DIRECTORS AND PLANT LEADERSHIP TEAM TO OPTIMIZE FINANCE RELATED OPERATIONAL DECISIONS, ENSURE APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL/ACCOUNTING RIGOR, INTRODUCE PROCESS DISCIPLINE AS NEEDED, AND SAFEGUARD COMPANY ASSETS.

DRIVES CONTINUOUS FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT THROUGH GROSS PROFIT ANALYSIS, INVENTORY ANALYSIS, NEW PRODUCT AND DISCONTINUATION ANALYSIS, AND SPENDING ANALYSIS.

SURES THAT FINANCIAL REPORTS AND RECORDS ARE PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH US GAAP AND COMPANY FINANCIAL POLICIES.

SURES THAT FINANCIAL CONTROLS ARE MAINTAINED AND THAT THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SARANES/OXLEY ACT ARE MET.

ASSISTS BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL AUDITORS WITH THEIR PERIODIC REVIEW OF FINANCIAL RECORDS AND IMPLEMENTING AGREED UPON RECOMMENDATIONS RELATED TO AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY RESULTING FROM THE AUDIT FINDINGS.

REVIEWS AND MONITORS CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR PROPER COMPLIANCE WITH COMPANY POLICIES AND PROCEDURE.

INCLUDES THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ALL CAPITAL APPLICATIONAL REQUESTS (CB-2’S) AND TRACKING AND REPORTING OF CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS IN ADDITION TO THE CAPITALIZATION OF ASSETS.

ACTIVELY SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS BY LEADING AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN BLITZES AND PROJECTS AS REQUIRED.

ACTIVELY ATTENDS AND PARTICIPATES IN THE SITE LEADERSHIP MEETINGS AND INITIATIVES, WHICHEVER REQUESTED.

PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS AS REQUIRED.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of relevant progressive accounting AND finance experience in a manufacturing environment including experience associated with:
  • manufacturing operations
  • product costing
  • manufacturing variance analysis and inventory control
  • financial analysis
  • budgeting & forecasting experience
  • ERP and EPM experience
• Proven ability to improve controls and influence decisions through accounting knowledge and data driven financial analysis.
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUP, index-match, indirect references, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with management of all levels.
• Knowledge of corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Determined, proactive, and seeking continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed, challenging environment with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and serve as an effective team member in a large organization including planning, developing, organizing, directing, managing, and evaluating personnel.
• CPA, MBA, or CMABachelor's degree with a focus in accounting or finance
• SAP experience
• BPC experience
• Audit experience and knowledge of SOX controls