Plant Controller

Role

· Plant Controller is responsible for all accounting and finance activities at the Kansas site

· The facility is a leading-edge contract manufacturer in the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical space with 125 employees growing to 175 in the near future

· This role will report to the CFO based at the Corporate HQ location in California and will be a key member of the Site Executive Leadership Team

· This is a hands-on leadership role involved in all aspects of Plant Accounting

· This person will initially 2 people reporting into this role to expand with the business

· The company performs contract manufacturing of products for Medical Device and Pharma industry requiring extensive cost accounting experience.

Position Responsibilities

Financial Accounting

· Responsible for oversight of the entire accounting function for the plant: including cash management, AR/AP, inventory, capital assets, tooling, intercompany transactions, and other related accruals.

· Lead the month end process and ensure all deadlines are met.

· Approve all standard and nonstandard journal entries.

· Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP.

· Complete monthly balance sheet reviews and reconciliations.

· Monitor, approve and analyze plant spending, capital and tooling projects and working capital management.

Cost Accounting

· Ensure accuracy of costs and inventory transactions

· Review inventory transactions, compare actual to standard costs and resolve any discrepancies identified.

· Perform a yearly BOM (bill of material) review and update standard cost according to the budget for overhead, direct labor, material etc.

· Generate new bill of material for program launches in the ERP system (IQMS).

· Process and approve any inventory adjustments need for plant (Cycles & Scrap).

Management Accounting

· Prepare monthly forecasts and perform local financial analysis for plant management.

· Complete financial package and bridge analysis for monthly corporate management reviews.

· Complete monthly plant performance KPI’s and review with management.

· Lead the annual budgeting process involving various departmental managers in the development of manpower and controllable spend budgets to encourage accountability and ownership.

Continuous Improvements

· Support CI initiatives, ensuring projects are defined with clear financial objectives and results are tracked and reported accordingly.

· Assist plant management in decision making process that allows for profit maximization.

· Work closely with all departmental heads to identify inefficiencies and potential cost savings initiatives including freight cost savings, improvements in inventory management, labor & scrap reductions, etc.

Internal Controls and Audit requirements

· Coordinate & support internal and external auditors for annual and quarterly audits. Address any findings promptly and put corrective actions in place.

· Identify deficiencies in controls and assist with strengthening existing controls.

· Ensure compliance with all corporate financial policies.

Minimum Qualifications

· Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

· CMA/CGA designation or MBA preferred.

· Minimum of 7 years related experience in high-volume manufacturing.

· Controller experience in manufacturing with solid background in cost accounting.

· Strong leadership skills with experience with direct reports.

· Clear and concise communicator who can articulate to Senior Management as well as manufacturing personnel.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task.

· Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite.

· Oracle, IQMS experience preferred.

· Experience in FDA regulated Industry, specifically Pharma or Medical Device Industry