Plant Controller

Plant Controller II – Plant Finance Lead

• Provide accurate reporting of results and maintain company assets through balance sheet integrity and a rigorous control environment.
• Foster a strong control environment, ensure Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance, and improve control deficiencies.
• Lead cross‑functional control and efficiency initiatives with central accounting.
• Manage the complete month‑end close, plant accounting operations, reporting, and financial statements.
• Prepare and manage the annual budget, coordinate and update forecasts.
• Analyze plant operation results, evaluate variances, and assess impacts.
• Monitor financial performance to identify and drive cost reductions.
• Serve as project manager on cost‑reduction initiatives with engineers, procurement, and plant operators.
• Coordinate with operations to prepare business cases for capital investments.
• Act as a strong example of integrity and “Doing the Right Thing.”
• Negotiate with key vendors directly or via procurement.
• Provide daily, weekly, monthly reports to plant and corporate management.
• Supply management with strategic tools and reports to drive business results.
• Manage plant performance on improvement goals and KPIs.
• Drive operational improvements—including development, implementation, and maintenance.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of 2‑5 Cost Accountants, Buyers, and/or Clerks.
• Delegate day‑to‑day accounting activities to appropriately delegated staff.
• Provide effective leadership and career development for staff.
• Train staff to ensure proper collection, calculation, and reporting of cost, production, inventory, and other financial information.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• MBA or Master’s in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
• Minimum eight years of manufacturing or cost accounting experience.
• ERP systems experience required; SAP preferred.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Exceptional knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley.
• Proven ability to manage a general ledger, drive efficiencies, and maintain accurate books.
• Strong multi‑tasking skills, deadline management, problem‑solving, pressure tolerance, and sound judgment.
• Experience compiling annual operating plans, budgets, and applying forecasting techniques.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel (including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP), PowerPoint, Outlook, and other financial software.
• Experience with process improvements and cost‑saving plans.
• Deep knowledge of financial and cost accounting processes in a manufacturing environment, including inventory and project costing.
• Leadership experience guiding direct reports to achieve performance goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Results‑oriented, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely delivery.
• Teamwork and collaboration expertise in project‑oriented activities.
• Ability to communicate cost and financial information to all levels.
• Business acumen to gain trust and credibility across the organization.
• Manufacturing “shop‑floor” experience (not limited to assembly).
• Extensive experience managing fixed assets and capital projects.
• Track record directing external resources for effective execution.

Estimated salary range: $170,000 – $200,000, dependent on experience, skills, geography, and internal equity. Eligible for a bonus plan.

• Competitive salary and bonus eligibility.
• Paid time off: vacation and company holidays.
• 401(k) with 6% match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESP).
• Work‑life balance support: parental leave, wellness programs.

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.