The Plant Controller serves as the primary finance and accounting leader at the plant and is responsible for all the financial and accounting functions which includes: financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, costing, ad hoc reporting, maintenance of accounting records and capital planning. This position is a key member of the plant management team and has a heavy focus on actively working with Plant Manager and other department leaders to drive the financial performance of the plant. The ability to work independently is crucial as well as the ability to develop strong relationships and work as a team with every level of the organization through open communication. This position reports directly to the Corporate Controller, with strong ties to the Plant Manager and other members of the plant management team.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Prepares monthly and annual financial reports for management team
Completes month end close activities and reporting
Maintains accurate account reconciliations
Responsible for overall P&L management
Facilitates a weekly forecast meeting amongst department leaders to drive the plant’s financial performance
Promotes departmental involvement/collaboration in forming monthly forecasts and annual budgets
Monitors and reports variances to budget, forecasts and KPIs
Provides financial analysis and tracking for capital investments
Participates in the development of operational plans that align with overall financial objectives of the plant
Actively prepares timely and accurate financial data to provide meaningful and insightful analysis to the Plant Manager and department leaders to support plant operations or objectives
Promotes a culture where financial data is gathered and used to drive business decisions
Develops and maintains costing rates and system
Drives profitability improvements through product costing, variance analysis, and continuous improvements
Monitors proper valuation of inventories
Prepares any local, state or federal tax filings as needed
Supports internal and external audit requests
Manages and reviews all site level p-card and travel related expenditures
Assists shared services to ensure all Accounts Receivable are collected promptly, and Accounts Payable are paid in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in finance or accounting within a manufacturing environment
Minimum Bachelor Degree in finance or accounting
CPA/MBA a plus
Experience with the ERP system “IQMS” a plus
Proficient in MS Office Suites – with advanced computer skills in Excel a plus
Strong attention to detail
Strong inventory management skills
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Able to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
Be able to perform a variety of tasks and work under general supervision.
Ability to lead and work on cross-functional teams to support business operations
Must be a team player and willing to learn new skills and concepts
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of financial information in an efficient manner