Sr. Plant Accountant

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Assists upper leadership to drive annual budget process including planning, forecasting, as well as variance analysis
• Develops, maintains, and analyzes forecasts and budgets, preparing reports which compare actual costs to forecasted/budgeted costs
• Analyzes business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses
• Manages month-end closing and prepares monthly financial statements and other operational KPIs
• Analyzes variances and communicates explanations to leadership with recommended actions
• Shares best practices across global finance team including: process improvements, financial modeling, and procedure improvements
• Provides proactive consultation, interpretation, and education of complex financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders used to drive business decisions
• Collaborates with Site Leadership to explain results, make improvements, manage projects, identify inefficiencies, understand operations, and lead the development of complex analysis
• Reviews departmental expenses and product standard costs
• Maintains and implements plant internal controls (in conjunction with corporate policies) to ensure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and identify risks
• Ensures proper accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as local statutory requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Problem Solving and Innovation

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Education and Qualifications

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem-solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA/CMA experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 3+ years related Accounting or Finance experience
• Manufacturing or chemical industry experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and execute basic accounting functions and identify process improvements
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities
• Displayed high levels of flexibility and adaptability
• Displayed bias for action and ability to complete projects
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Experience working within a multi-functional, global organizational structure and exhibits robust interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work within a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinking skills and analytical abilities allow assessments of situations and opportunities

Benefits

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

About the Role

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility making the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions. Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and specialty paper & packaging. A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

Qualifications

Active participation in continuous improvement activities
Participates in problem-solving
Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Skills

3+ years related Accounting or Finance experience
Manufacturing or chemical industry experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to comprehend and execute basic accounting functions and identify process improvements
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities
Displayed high levels of flexibility and adaptability
Displayed bias for action and ability to complete projects
Experience with SAP and Microsoft office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Experience working within a multi-functional, global organizational structure and exhibits robust interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and able to work within a fast-paced environment
Critical thinking skills and analytical abilities allow assessments of situations and opportunities