Plant Controller

This position is primarily responsible for providing financial expertise and analysis support to our Hagerstown, MD facility.

The plant controller is responsible for all aspects of the financial close, standard costing and financial reporting for the location. This position should be the go to individual with plant management to ensure the financial health of the location and assist in managing: inventory levels, cost reduction, capital and spending. This position also works closely with plant management to ensure proper internal controls are in place in alignment with Saint Gobain requirements.

• Active participation in Plant Staff meetings
• Involvement in and support of Plant Review meeting
• Identify and manage process improvement initiatives
• Identify issues and proactively initiate analysis (labor, material usage, spending, etc.)
• Ad hoc analysis and reporting for plant and operations management
• Cost reduction monitoring, reporting, and results auditing (where applicable)

• Inventory verification and control
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Analysis of financial results
• Account reconciliations
• Prepare month end reports for plant
• Prepare manufacturing variance analysis
• Plant Manager Financial Review

• Prepare ad hoc analysis and reporting upon request
• Perform cost and operating variance analysis
• Assist in planning and analysis of other forecasts

• Analytically review and challenge the budget and all assumptions
• Prepare comparison of budgeted standards to PY and PY approximate actual

• Coordinate and support annual Self-Assessment review
• Support ICs audit activities, coordinating plant responses and follow-up.

• Prepare and maintain product standard costing
• Oversee and reconcile annual physical inventory counts and support cycle counting
• Coordinate and support the fixed asset audit process

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA, CMA, or MBA preferable or equivalent, complementary work experience
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience 2-3 years Accounting firm exp and audit exp, with 2-3 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong analytical skills are required to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant’s financial results
• Strong IT aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web-enabled environment), utilize GL Wands and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations
• Strong communication and presentation skills are required
• Capable of leading a process team and able to define clear vision, goals, and service standards
• Ability to manage projects, work independently, and communicate effectively to all areas and levels of the location
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across plant and functional organizations.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Well-being
  - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retiremen…