Plant Controller

About the role

As a Plant Controller at Mueller Water Products, Inc., you will provide analytical and strategic support to the Plant Manager, Operations team, and Management Team of the Specialty Valve operations. Your primary responsibilities include overseeing all accounting for the manufacturing plant and managing key performance indicators (KPIs).

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to management teams, including management of KPIs and performing cost analysis.
• Facilitate and own the monthly financial close process and preparation of financial statements and reports for one large and two small manufacturing locations.
• Cook up and own the monthly forecasting with local management team.
• Own, prepare, and present the annual budget and strategic plans in coordination with Plant Management.
• Manage standard cost and manufacturing account system as well as all plant accounting.
• Manage capital spending & cost savings projects and advise local management of proper processes relating to these projects.
• Manage physical inventory process for one large and two small manufacturing locations.
• Establish, implement, and monitor all internal controls and facilitate all external and internal audits.
• Continuously evaluate plant and finance processes to ensure compliance with GAAP and identify improvement opportunities.
• Oversee direct supervision of finance and accounting team members, to include performance evaluations, work assignment distribution, and management of time-off schedule to ensure optimal team productivity and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of GAAP accounting, automated accounting systems and SOX
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all levels of employees, management, and outside professionals
• Outstanding communication, problem-solving skills, and ability to perform, manage and/or direct multiple tasks and determine priorities
• Knowledge of working with and advising on complex accounting situations relating to manufacturing operations
• Ability to influence peers at staff level to understand & achieve alignment and common goal(s)
• Excellent computer/systems/PC skills, especially in Microsoft Office Suite

Education/Experience

• B.S. degree in accounting
• 7-10 years of experience in all aspects of manufacturing accounting

Preferred

• Master’s Degree or CPA preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Power Query/Queries & Connections a plus
• ERP System experience, JDE E1 a plus
• Oracle EPM experience a plus
• Lever/Six Sigma Experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in stationary position or standing position for prolonged periods and alternate between
• Ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment
• Ability to constantly communicate with others to exchange information in person, via phone, or via use of computer
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds in all directions
• Ability to occasionally reach overhead or at or below shoulder level
• Ability to occasionally stoop, crouch, or kneel

Compensation & Benefits

Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.