Plant Controller

About the role

The Plant Controller plays a crucial role in providing financial oversight and analysis to the Plant General Manager and their direct reports. This position acts as a key business partner, overseeing financial activities, managing capital and maintenance spending, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provides financial oversight and critical analysis to the Plant General Manager and their direct reports
• Directs all financial activities related to accounting processes, annual planning, periodic spare parts reviews, fixed assets, maintenance activities, and budgeted or unplanned turnarounds
• Manages internal and external audit requirements
• Supports quarterly and annual internal and external audits by providing requested support documentation and analysis
• Prepares the annual budget and contributes to budget forecasting updates throughout the year
• Oversees the preparation of cost statements, accounting statements and reports, and operational reports
• Serves as a key financial reporting resource to Corporate and local management
• Supervises and directs the month end close process
• Ensures accurate Fixed Assets accounting
• Manages local plant Accounts Payable function and analyzes monthly aging reports
• Communicates to Corporate personnel deviations from established policies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance related
• 10+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing accounting
• CPA/MBA and public accounting experience preferred
• Experience at manufacturing plants with a high level of complexity including a high volume of capital projects, multiple products with an intricate manufacturing process, and supporting multiple departments within a plant
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed; high level of self-motivation with the ability to understand and follow detailed instructions
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills
• Proficient in PC use within a Windows environment, with an intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with SAP accounting systems desired

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Skills

• Financial analysis and reporting
• Accounting and finance principles
• Project management
• Leadership and supervision
• Interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

CF Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Two medical plan options
• Health savings plan with a company contribution and a match
• Dental and vision benefits
• A well-being incentive program
• 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off programs

Pay

Base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.

Schedule

Full-time position

Application Instructions

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