PLANT CONTROLLER

Principle Accountabilities

• Direct the accounting and financial affairs of the plant and provide guidance for management decisions including financial statements accuracy, the timely and accurate completion of transaction processing activities, payments are properly supported and authorized, plant internal control compliance, adequate safeguards are in place where possible based on risk to properly protect PCA assets, credit policies are followed and customer collections are made, and effective disclosure practices are in place and being followed.
• Ensure that plant maintains compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Ensures that PCA’s Key and Significant Controls are in place and operating.
• Coverage of month/year-end closings and ensure that financial transactions are processed properly.
• Coordination and direction of the preparation of budget and financial reports and forecasts.
• Maintenance of system of accounts and document balances through complete and timely account reconciliations.
• Preparation of internal reports, revision and update of reports for Management decision making.
• Analysis and reporting of variances.
• Recommendations to plant management aimed at improving the short and long-term results of the plant.
• Review of financial position and key control issues with plant management on a quarterly basis.
• Collaboration with internal audit on all control-based work and ensuring all internal audit findings and AFR issues are corrected and remain corrected on a quarterly basis.
• Management of the profit forecasting, annual budgeting, and month-end closing processes for the plants.
• Preparation of financial analysis and scenarios as requested.
• Management of the capital expenditure process including working with plant management on analysis of significant projects and ensuring that project's financials are prepared properly prior to Board of Director submission.
• Ensuring plant accountants have detailed capital expenditure tracking in place for all projects.
• Providing guidance, training, and operating documentation to accounting staff as well as other staff that engage in accounting activities.
• Conducting succession planning activities within the plant.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance.
• 8+ years’ experience in the accounting function with a solid understanding of all the major areas of accounting.
• 5+ yrs. experience in manufacturing setting with 1 -2 years as Plant Accountant (or similar experience) with an overall understanding of plant operations.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of standard financial/accounting procedures, GAAP concepts and principles, accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.
• Working knowledge of general ledger financial systems and inventory management.
• Must be able to analyze a multitude of issues and effectively communicate findings.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with business management.
• Ability to plan and manage numerous projects and areas concurrently.
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel and accounting software.
• Strong leadership, problem solving and training skills to shape and lead team by example and create enthusiasm.
• Must be able to travel as necessary and authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in finance or accounting.
• CPA designation.
• 2+ yrs. previous supervisory management with experience in hiring, coaching, performance development, and corrective action.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: 110K - 135K, annually, commensurate with experience.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year.
• Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.