Plant Controller

Virginia Beach, United States | Posted on 05/10/2024

Hunt and Hire provides a full range of Staffing Services to a variety of companies in the Austin, Kyle and Buda Texas areas. We are a full-service staffing company providing both temporary and direct hire services. Hunt and Hire specializes in providing entry-level to senior management staff in the SaaS, Manufacturing and Construction industries. What distinguishes Hunt and Hire from the competition is our ability to source diverse candidates using our AI sourcing technology.

Position Summary: The Plant Controller is expected to be a dynamic leader on the plant leadership team by contributing to all areas of plant management and providing financial and operational thought leadership within the Frames business segment. In addition, this position will oversee the month end close process, review balance sheet reconciliations, provide appropriate controls and compliance, and lead various manufacturing financial analyses.

This position will also assist in performing trend analysis and submitting monthly forecasts. This role offers a great opportunity to work with operation leaders throughout the plant and offer new ideas and solutions that will benefit the team. We are looking for an individual that is eager to learn the business and add value across the plant. As the right hand of the Plant Manager you advise him/her on all operational and financial aspects and ensure that plant priorities are aligned with business and plant strategy.

What we want you to accomplish:

• Partnership with plant manager and plant leadership team to maximize profitability of plant
• Ownership of financial reporting, planning, and support of the Frames facility.
• Streamline and share best practices with the other plant controllers on financial processes and internal controls.
• Implement and improve inventory processes and procedures such as standard costing, cycle counting, and tracking.

Core

Activities:

Accountable and responsible for producing monthly and quarterly financial forecasts for the P&L, B/S, and cash flow statement in a timely manner. Lead the plant manager and plant team through weekly (where possible), monthly, and quarterly financial performance reviews to understand how the plant/business is performing vs. previous forecast and annual budget. Responsible for providing insight and analysis on ongoing operational metrics which impact the financials:
Overtime, attrition, cost per unit, efficiency gains/losses, etc. to the Plant manager and plant leadership team. Responsible and accountable for playing a lead role in annual, and ongoing, physical inventory valuations and reconciliations across the financial statements and systems. Responsible for leading the annual budgeting process and will ensure plant and customer service leadership are engaged from the beginning of the process and throughout the entire completion of the process.

Responsible and accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of the monthly, quarterly, and annual numbers that are reported. Manage accounting operations including month end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Ensure all fixed assets are capitalized/disposed of in accordance with Company policies. Influence decisions in preparation of capital project planning and ROI analyses. Drive improvements in accounting procedures to improve controls, achieve higher quality, and improve operational efficiencies.

Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as directed.

Success Indicators:

• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter with a strong desire to learn and an ability to deliver a high quality / accurate product.
• Partner with the Plant Manager and other key business leaders on key initiatives.
• Highly analytical and detail orientated with proven ability to develop new ideas and deliver solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, manage multiple competing priorities, and drive projects to completion.
• Proven financial and/or analytical experience including familiarity with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Work ethic based on core values (achieve greatness, do the right thing, be accountable, show respect and be passionate).

Education / Certifications

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Preference to candidates with a CPA or CMA and Public Accounting background
• 5-8 years of relevant Finance and/or Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Full Benefits Package to include 401k, Vacation, Health/Dental