Plant Controller; Winnemucca, NV

Position: Plant Controller (Winnemucca, NV)
About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.  Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

About the role

Location:

We are open for candidates from Winnemucca, Elko, or Reno in NV as well as Centennial, CO

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Plant Controller within the Orica Speciality Mining Chemicals team.

The Plant Controller partners with the site management team as the key business finance interface, providing insight into underlying performance and driving accountability for results across the management team.

What you will be doing

Prepare site monthly business report (M ) and lead the meetings
Evaluate and maintain accuracy of general ledger and subledgers.
Manage, track and report site capital spend to budget
Reconcile all accounts within required timeframe and oversee preparation of all monthly bank reports.
Analyze all financial records and assist in consolidation of all financial statements.
Evaluate monthly financial trends to support variance analysis in coordination with Plant Manager
Assist Plant Manager in forecasting operational expenses.
Ensure compliance to all local, state, and Federal tax regulations.
Ensure and maintain the accuracy of the physical inventory.
Prepare all required correspondence and maintain all accounting files and ensure accuracy of same.
Assist in preparation of annual budget.
Assist in preparation of external audit.
Identify all appropriate systems and procedures to maintain efficiency of all financial information.
Recommend strategies to Corporate Controller and maintain knowledge on all current trends and provide training to all accounting and benefit regulations.
Monitors and coordinates plant accounting deadlines for month-end close, year-end, and other reporting requirements.

What you will bring

Seven (7) years of related experience
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a leadership capacity preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be a substitute.
Professional accouting qualification (e.g., CPA / CA) preferred
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in a plant manufacturing environment
Demonstrate proficiency with an ERP system
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Working knowledge of standard cost environment

Role dimensions

* Headcount – No Direct reports, ~2-3 Indirect
* ~$120m site operating costs (variable and fixed)
* ~$20-25m capx spend

Travel requirements:
* Depends on the primary employment location (e.g., regular travel to Winnemucca as needed)

How you shape and influence others

Demonstrate interpersonal, negotiation, coaching, and leadership skills
Demonstrate strong analytical abilities, mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate proficiency with the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and PC skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills; should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences
Flexible and adaptable to work cross functionally.
Works with minimal supervision and takes independent initiative to work cross…