Plant Controller

The Plant Controller is responsible for the accounting and cost controlling activities of the Company, will be the lead finance individual on site, and a strategic partner to the Plant Manager and operations team for providing timely, relevant financial analysis and driving cost and process improvement initiatives. The Plant Controller will ensure that all corporate and required accounting policies and procedures are documented and followed by the organization and will be a key player in the month-end close and financial reporting processes.

The Plant Controller will embrace and execute the Company’s values and collaborate across departments to actively support the Company’s goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions and

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible to ensure the accounting process and compliance are followed at our Nordic, Grand Rapids facility.
• Responsible for participating in aspects of the monthly/quarterly/annual financial closing process as assigned.
• Manage / Prepare journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations in accordance with GAAP, ensuring timeliness, completeness, and accuracy
• Participate in the preparation of monthly financial statements in compliance with GAAP and related monthly financial statement analysis, including variance analysis and explanation.
• Responsible for inventory accounting practices, including:
• Month-end inventory reconciliations.
• Standard cost maintenance support and Bill-of-Material audits.
• Inventory cycle count support and physical inventories.
• Cost variance analysis, including purchase price variance (PPV) analysis.
• Inventory reserve analysis.
• Improvements and maintenance of internal controls over inventory.
• Support Accounts Payable and Receivable processes at the plant, as needed.
• Assist the Corporate Controller with warranty accounting and reserve analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and capital requests.
• Assist with intercompany balances and reconciliations.
• Participate in preparation for audits, including year-end financial statement audit and any state, local or statutory audits.
• Develop / Support proactive initiatives to drive process improvement and internal control enhancements.
• Develop / Support proactive initiatives to identify and drive cost improvements.
• Assist the Corporate Controller with other duties and ad hoc projects, as assigned.

Quality Responsibilities:

In daily work, a team member is responsible to maintain or exceed the degree of excellence requested by the internal and external customers at the site. This includes following established policies, business practices, and work instructions using problem solving techniques to solve root causes of problems and viewing quality as customer satisfaction. Team members are expected to take pride in their work, our Company and overall appearance.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, a team member must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related field required.

Experience: 5+ years of relevant controllership experience, manufacturing environment is required. Proficient in inventory and cost accounting concepts. Public accounting experience is a plus.

Computer

Skills:

Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite & use of ERP software

Certificates & Licenses: CPA or CMA preferred

Other Requirements:

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong sense of urgency, ownership and dedication to responsibilities and projects/tasks assigned.
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ethical – Ability to…