Plant Controller

Vaco is hiring for a Plant Controller role in Shakopee MNDirect Hire, OnsiteSalary: 115-145,000/yr + Bonus Position SummaryResponsible for direction of the accounting functions at manufacturing plant. To plan, organize, control and lead accounting function so that all financial reports generated reflect true financial performance of the manufacturing facility. Establish control procedures to safeguard plant assets and to implement administrative policies and procedures. Responsibilities & RolesOversee and monitor the functions for hourly payroll, accounts payable, customer billings, production, labor reporting and month end financial reporting.Review reports generated by accounting personnel and ensure their accuracy and timeliness. Prepare annual labor, capital and expense budgets.Monitor the plant's performance against budget and analyze variances and recommend appropriate actions to process leaders.Establish procedures for periodic inventories of all plant assets and to ensure that plant records reflect all the assets at hand.Oversee the month end closing process and ensure that all expenses and revenues for the period have been accurately recorded.Evaluate projects in terms of their costs and benefits and recommend the projects that will offer the most return on investment.Assist department management in the development of methods and strategies in the controlling of plant expenses that will maximize return on investment.Facilitate continuous improvement by participating in planning, evaluation and implementation of ideas that contribute to that process.Develop, train, facilitate and lead staff to achieve their personal professional growth and maximize their contributions. Employee QualificationsBS/BA Accounting - CPA or CMA preferred.4-6 years experience in supervisory position.Good communication and facilitation skills required. Must be detailed oriented.Strong computer skills including Oracle Enterprise 1, Microsoft Office excel, power point and access databases.Familiar with a variety of accounting concepts, practices and procedures.Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Perform on a variety of complicated tasks. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. 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In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: · the individual's skill sets, experience and training; · licensure and certification requirements; · office location and other geographic considerations; and · other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).