The Plant Controller is responsible for adhering to the Company's Accounting Policies and Procedures by establishing a strong Internal Control environment in the facility. This position has complete responsibility for P&L and Balance Sheet creation and integrity, to include all necessary analysis of the results. They will manage the accounting staff and will operate as a business partner for the Plant Manager by identifying financial and operational risks and opportunities in advance and communicate them accordingly.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for adherence to the Company's Accounting Policies and Procedures. Establishes a strong Internal Control environment in the Plant.
Complete responsibility for P&L and Balance Sheet creation and integrity, to include all necessary analysis of the results.
Responsible for managing the Accounting staff.
Operate as the business partner of the Plant Manager.
Serve as a consultant and advisor on all financial matters in the plant.
Identify Financial / Operational risks and opportunities in advance and communicate them to management.
May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description. Performs other related duties
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance
Five years of Accounting/Finance experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum of six months of supervisory experienced required
Possess the necessary managerial skills to plan, organize, lead and control the Accounting functions.
Must be able to analyze financial statements and manufacturing variances
Must be thoroughly familiar with manufacturing processes, how BOM's & routings, labor reporting, standard costing and overhead allocations
Must be familiar with budgeting / forecasting processes
Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization
Ability to apply understanding of the business and how own team contributes to the achievement of results
Requires in-depth understanding and application of concepts, theories and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines
Experience in Microsoft Office applications
Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary
Work Environment/Work Conditions:
Professional Office Environment
Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury