You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.

About the Opportunity.

As the Plant Controller (Rhinelander) you will partner closely with the Plant Manager and team to effectively manage and control the finances for the plant at which they are located. These responsibilities will include, general accounting, cost accounting, business analysis, financial reporting, and budget process support. Flexible work schedule where you can work a few days in the office and in the comfort of your home! Relocation package available.

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly financial close and ensure alignment with the corporate consolidation process.
• Provide internal audit function and assure key monthly reconciliations are completed and analyzed.
• Provide analytical and strong business process support to plant operations.
• Provide an accurate and timely forecast for the business.
• Manage internal reporting process for assigned facility.
• Manage external audit relationships at the plant level.
• Develop, maintain and monitor internal controls.
• Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Occupational Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience as a Controller or Cost Manager
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CMA, CPA or MBA preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with multiple segments
• Operational internal controls implementation experience, required
• ERP System Proficiency (JD Edwards preferred)

Required Occupational Competencies:

• Technical Knowledge. Must be able to apply the technical knowledge and skills required in a specialist and / or professional job role and responsibilities in order to achieve the expected outputs. Provides guidance and advice in his/her area of expertise on the application of professional methods, procedures and approaches.
• Leadership. Serves as a role model when leading and supervising others. Provides his/her team with clear direction, promotes a dynamic working climate and empowers others. Is open to new ideas and demonstrates creativity in search of excellence.
• Change Management. Anticipates the need for change, dedicates the required resources, and fosters innovation and creativity. Facilitates and leads change management initiatives and monitors their implementation.

Compensation and Benefits: Our company offers a Competitive Salary with Career Growth Opportunities and a Full Benefits Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Company Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Competitive 401(K) Plan with Company Match and Defined Contributions, and Short-Term Incentive Bonus Program. Other available benefits include Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and group rates available for MetLife Home & Auto Insurance as well as Nationwide Pet Insurance.

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Plant Controller, Operations Controller, Production Controller, Project Controller, Cost Controller, Project Accountant, Cost Accountant, Production Accountant

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $109,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Do you require visa sponsorship now or in the future?

Work Location: In person