Regional Plant Controller

Essential Functions

• Overall responsibility for the multiple plant operations financial results and delivery of accurate timely results in accordance with IFRS and company processes/procedures by working closely with the Plant management team, Cost Accounting/Inventory management and Supply Chain Finance teams.
• Provide financial guidance and support to plant management with proactive communication of accounting/reporting issues and recommendations.
• Interpret and present monthly EBITDA results for plants in region with Sr. Ops Directors.
• Provide guidance/input to management on key business decisions that enable effective and efficient operations and delivery of cost savings.
• Prepare/review financial support for the capex requests ensuring compliance to company policy and robust accurate projections of costs and savings generated by the project.
• Perform post capital expenditure audits and reviews.
• Maintain open communication with peers to foster a consistent approach in the financial management of the local operating units.
• Provide support for external and internal audits at the operating facilities.
• Complete ad-hoc reporting requests as needed.
• Manage the weekly/monthly/quarterly latest estimate forecast process with the plant management teams and finance staff in the region to deliver accurate forecasted results. Appropriate identification of risks and opportunities.
• Lead the development of the annual Operating Plan for the manufacturing facilities within the region.
• Work with the Plant Management Team to identify and recommend process improvements that will deliver financial benefits or mitigate financial risks.
• Analyze financial data to facilitate decision making process at the plant management level.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Staff management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Prowen strategic problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate and consistently deliver in a changing environment
• IT Literate (Microsoft Office)
• ERP System experience (SAP preferred)
• High level of accountability. A self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strives for high performance and uses technical skills effectively with a demonstrated emphasis to detail and accuracy
• Able to multi-task, and work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames & tight deadlines
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• Financial Modeling
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems, controls and compliance procedures and industry practices
• Sarbanes Oxley knowledge
• Consumer Goods experience
• Multiple sites, remote site management
• Able to demonstrate continuous improvement in previous roles
• Active involvement in cost savings development
• Sarbanes-Oxley implementation and maintenance experience
• Emphasis on problem prevention and developing ideas for improvement

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's in Accounting required
• CPA, CMA or equivalent designation
• Manufacturing & costing experience
• Minimum of 5 years at Controller level
• US GAAP & Sarbanes Oxley knowledge
• ERP System experience