Plant Controller

About the role

We presently have a full-time, on-site position for a Plant Controller at our Elkmont, Alabama Manufacturing Plant. This role reports to the Director of Accounting and Finance at another location. The incumbent will direct, plan, and validate all accounting activities to ensure proper reporting of monthly plant financial results, maintain safeguards for Plant Inventory and Fixed Assets, analyze plant financial results, and provide recommendations to improve overall plant performance. The position involves planning and developing the plant’s annual operating budget, quarterly forecasts, and monthly flash reports, as well as directing a staff of two or more associates.

Responsibilities

• Direct and validate all accounting activities including labor distribution, inventories, general receipts, scrap, rework, accounts payable, closed order variances, fixed assets transactions, and journal entries (including monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts).
• Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies and concerns involving personnel, system processing, or plant policies and procedures.
• Analyze monthly plant financial results, initiate and implement cost reduction recommendations in both product and operations, and explain variances with corrective actions.
• Review and approve capital expenditure requests, ensuring accuracy of assumptions and accountability for attaining promised results.
• Provide weekly financial flashes with emphasis on action items to meet financial goals.
• Complete and submit the formal four-quarter rolling forecast process to corporate quarterly, explaining significant changes from prior periods.
• Plan and develop the annual plant operating budgets based on current plant capabilities and desired cost, service, and quality objectives.
• Manage cycle count programs for all inventory, including finished goods.
• Set product cost standards via annual cost roll and make recommendations for improvement on products or product groups.
• Direct special assignments to enhance plant performance.
• Oversee personal and personnel development of direct reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (required); MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of practical experience in a manufacturing operation, with a focus on cost accounting.
• Computer skills with knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software.
• Sound knowledge of general accounting, cost accounting, purchasing, and payroll policies and procedures.
• Solid manufacturing-based financial and operational knowledge.
• Demonstrated skills in operational planning and cost reduction.
• Hands-on and detailed analysis skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of a standard cost system and the corresponding budgeting process.
• Excellent analytical and auditing skills.
• Proficient in verbal and written communications.
• Team-oriented, flexible, organized, and possesses strong work ethics and moral values.
• Ability to continually and constructively question and challenge current practices and processes.
• Competencies in innovation, management practices, leadership skills, judgement, and initiative.

Benefits

• Three health insurance plans to choose from, one includes an employer contribution.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution.
• Vision and Dental Insurance plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account options.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance available at nominal rates.
• Discounts on travel and company products, including tools.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• 401K with a 3% employer match/contribution.
• Paid vacation time and 11 paid holidays.
• Climate-controlled work environment with heating and air conditioning.
• Weekly pay for all associates.