Plant Controller

Pay: $110,000-$130,000 depending upon experience

Location:

1005 Commercial Drive, Owensville, MO

You will lead all plant-level accounting, financial reporting, and analysis activities to support strategic business decision-making and will be a key business partner to plant leadership and VP of Manufacturing with accountability for financial performance, compliance and continuous improvement activities.

• Lead all plant accounting and financial reporting activities with accuracy, timeliness and compliance with corporate and regulatory guidance.
• Own the monthly close process including journal entries, reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Prepare and analyze financial results including P&L variances to forecast, budget and prior year, communicating insights to management.
• Coordinate annual budget and periodic forecasts and serve as a key contributor to strategic and capital planning activities.
• Partner with plant and operations leadership to evaluate productivity, cost reduction and working capital initiatives.
• Lead capital expenditure, inventory and cost accounting activities.
• Continuously improve processes and coach and develop finance staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment including cost accounting and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, inventory valuation and capital analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of internal controls and financial compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and translate it into actionable business insights.
• Experience partnering with operations or manufacturing leadership is preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems;
  Microsoft Dynamics and Essbase experience a plus.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and related financial tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k with company match.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs.

* This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.

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