Plant Controller

Summary

The Plant Controller position is accountable for the overall integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial results and safeguarding of plant assets for a multi‑line production environment with significant operational and SKU complexity. The controller is a key member of the Operations Management team and engages in all aspects of operations to provide timely and comprehensive financial leadership to the Plant Management team.

In this role, the plant controller will develop and manage hourly and possibly salaried direct reports responsible for day‑to‑day accounting, reporting, and inventory control for plant operations, working with the other Manufacturing Accounting Managers, Plant Management, the North American Business Unit Finance Team, and other Controllers.

• Accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Balance sheet oversight and reconciliation.
• Capital expenditure analysis and reporting.
• Accurate cost analysis.
• Compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.
• Statutory reporting as required.
• Completion of internal and external audits.
• Support continuous operational and financial results improvement with focus on cost savings.
• Manage and develop direct reports.

• Overall responsibility for the plant operations financial results and delivery of accurate, timely results in accordance with GAAP, company processes and statutory regulations.
• Work with plant management teams to set annual standards and production yields for financial reporting and costing analysis.
• Provide financial guidance and support to plant management with proactive communication of accounting/reporting issues and recommendations.
• Provide guidance/input to management on key business decisions that enable effective and efficient operations and delivery of cost savings.
• Provide guidance to plant management in the origination of capital expenditure requests. Prepare/review financial support for the capex requests ensuring compliance to Refresco policy and robust accurate projections of costs and savings generated by the project. Perform post‑capex audits and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with key control procedures and corporate policies and procedures at the local level.
• Weekly/monthly working capital reporting. Manage effective working capital utilization and cash flows with focus on inventories and capex cash flows.
• Maintain open communication with peers to foster a consistent approach in the financial management of the local units.
• Provide support for external and internal audits at the operating facilities. Complete other ad‑hoc reporting requests.

• Manage the weekly, monthly and quarterly flash forecast process with the Plant Management team to deliver accurate forecasted results, identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead the development of the annual operating plan for plant.

• Collaborate with the Plant Management Team to identify and recommend process improvements that will deliver financial benefits or mitigate financial risks.
• Analyze financial data to facilitate decision‑making processes at the plant management level.

• IT literate (Microsoft Office).
• ERP System experience (SAP preferred).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven strategic problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to operate and consistently deliver in a changing environment.
• High level of accountability.
• Self‑starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Strive for high performance and use technical skills effectively with demonstrated emphasis on detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a organized, detailed manner under limited time frames & tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems, controls and compliance procedures and industry practices.
• Strong business ethics commitment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain results, document processes and convey ideas.
• Financial analysis skills (identifies information needed to prepare and validate analyses; interprets and draws conclusions from financial information; extracts meaning from data by recognizing trends…