Plant Controller

Clinton, IL
10000 Tabor Rd
Clinton, IL 61727, USA

Meyer Utility Structures is currently looking to hire a Plant Controller new plant in Clinton, IL. The Plant Controller will provide leadership and coordination of all plant financial decisions and product line analysis, ensuring financial reporting accuracy. The Plant Controller will be the business partner for the Plant Manager and other key leaders for strategic decisioning.

Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. With over sixty years of innovative engineering and manufacturing expertise, Meyer has helped to author and validate many of today’s transmission industry standards and specifications.

• Provide financial leadership while supporting operations through reporting, accounting, budgeting, forecasting and investment/returns analysis.
• Develop sustainable, scalable accounting and financial platforms in addition to implementing process improvements and establishing internal controls.
• Responsible for all plant financial results and analysis
• Inventory control & reporting to include physical inventories, reserve analysis, cycle count programs
• Cost accounting with Job performance analysis
• Forecasting
• Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting including variance analysis
• Month-end, Quarter-end, and Calendar-Year End Closings
• Prepare, analyze, and review all capital requests, along with post review of cost savings & spending
• Returns analysis
• Budgeting and strategic planning
• Provide control oversight & adherence to the company’s controls & and guidelines, Sox controls and related audit requirements
• Partner with the plant management team/BU management on continuous improvement & cost saving opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required, MBA, CPA (preferred)
• 7 years of experience in similar capacity (preferred)
• Strong background in GAAP reporting requirements (required)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Financial systems – Oracle, Hyperion, One Stream, etc.
• Deep understanding of fabrication / manufacturing business and processes
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, lean operation
• Ability to see projects through fruition with quick turnaround times
• Outstanding analytical, quantitative and project management abilities
• Results-oriented and strong problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively translate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders, influencing and driving change
• Strong team building and leadership skills

Meyer Utility Structures is proud to offer competitive benefits and programs to help you and your family meet your healthcare and retirement planning needs. The various benefits offered to employees based on eligibility may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401k with Employer Match
• 11 paid Company holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training and Development Programs
• Salary Range $81,620 to $106,000/Commensurate with Experience

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