Plant Controller

Provide and maintain the integrity of financial information for the company. Oversee the annual budget process for the manufacturing and distribution locations. Provide financial guidance, support and analysis to the VP of Operations and other operations leaders.

• Provide, analyze and maintain integrity of financial information to internal users. Assure timely and accurate financial information to Management.
• Oversee period-end closing which includes preparing, posting and reviewing journal entries and correct classification of transactions and accounts on the general ledger
• Prepare monthly "latest best estimates" of the financial forecast each week.
• Review monthly production budget variances with appropriate managers.
• Analyze purchase price variances, material and labor variances weekly and monthly and report findings and recommendations to Management.
• Analyze yield variance on a periodic basis and work with others to identify potential yield enhancement steps.
• Enforce purchasing policies and provide advice and direction on best practices
• Analyze and review capital requests, provide advice on capital versus expense spending; review and categorize capital spending projects for Corporate Finance
• Draft and submit capital project requests on behalf of the plant, partnering with the project manager
• Partner with the capital project managers to track capital project spending versus the budget and explain any variances
• Maintain and prepare financial reports which include period-end cost center spending, budget reporting and any special reports needed by Management.
• Manage the annual operating budget process including setting standards for material, labor and overhead; prepare and summarize financial budget statements for Management.
• Oversee preparation of annual cost center budget files, maintain payroll information, and assist preparers.
• Provide Management and other internal users reports, and analysis as required.
• Assist with schedules and information for external audits.
• Assist in special projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree required with a BA/BS in Accounting
• 3-10 years of experience to include demonstrated ability in financial and cost accounting, inventory/ cost control, and 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Excellent communication skills -- both written and oral
• Time management - ability to prioritize workload, manage one’s own time and work independently
• Computer skills should include above average experience and knowledge in spreadsheets, word processing and Windows based environment.
• Integrity - Acts ethically, maintaining a commitment to honesty and truth in all facets of behavior that builds the trust of others
• Work Ethic - Delivers accurate, timely and consistent results while understanding the need to balance short-term sacrifice for long-term gain
• Commitment - Strives to become a dynamic, dedicated and engaged contributor to the finance function who is committed to the standards and mission of the company and who demonstrates a willingness to grow professionally
• Adaptability – Possess capacity to modify actions or behaviors when there is change and willingness to learn alternative approaches
• Team player – ability to interact proactively and cooperatively to support the company’s strategic initiatives
• Critical thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Travel:
As needed

This job operates in a professional office environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms