Plant Controller

About the role

The Plant Controller works as a strategic business partner with site management to manage business in accordance with laws and regulations related to General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This key position is responsible for a broad range of accounting and finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform month end accounting closing tasks and reconciliation;
• Budget and forecasting duties for assigned area;
• Prepare, present and analyze financials;
• Produce timely and accurate financial statements;
• Review and analyze open receivables for assigned area;
• Accounts payable and receivable processing;
• Aid operations in preparation of financials as needed;
• Monthly, quarterly and annual duties such as backlog, revenue reporting, etc.;
• Process and manage customer invoicing for assigned area.

Advanced duties and responsibilities

• May be responsible for capital expenditures, inventory control and product costing;
• Ensure compliance with SOX;
• Supervise staff members.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree preferred;
• CPA or CMA certification preferred or ability to obtain certification within one year in the role;
• 5+ years of experience in an accounting leadership role;
• Cost accounting knowledge and experience;
• Ability to work with internal and external customers at all levels;
• Experience presenting accounting and financial information;
• Expert knowledge and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems;
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Experience and ability to lead and direct the work of others;
• Experience working in a manufacturing, accounting environment;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills.