Plant Controller

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies (“Vibrantz” or “Company”) is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.   Serving customers globally, our innovations are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications to enhance the hue, functionality, safety and environmental footprint of everyday consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable benefits like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.  Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 60 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents and employs roughly 4,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship, and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages employees’ heads, hands and - uniquely - their hearts. 

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. 

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com. 

Job Function:

This individual is responsible for cost and general accounting for assigned plants in the Americas Region. Ensures compliance with US GAAP for with all transactions recorded and balances reconciled and that SOX 404 controls related to all accounting for all sites are operating properly and effectively.

Essential Job Duties:

• Performance of all cost accounting functions for assigned Americas plants including annual standard labor & overhead rate review and revaluation, product cost rolls, inventory revaluations; handling, slow-moving, FIFO and LCM reserve calculations.
• Management of all general accounting functions for assigned America’s plants including all monthly/ quarterly journal entries to properly record transactions or state ending general ledger account balances.
• Preparation of monthly/ quarterly reconciliations for all designated plants general ledger accounts.
• Coordination with Product Line/ MBU Financial Planning & Analysis for the monthly review with Plant Management of Plant Cost Center actual vs. plan expenditures reports and other product gross margin analyses.
• Provide monthly analysis of plant results and work with the operations team to explain manufacturing variances and overall plant results.
• Perform various project work as designated by Regional Controller.
• Maintain compliance with Vibrantz Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety other regulations.
• Act according to the Vibrantz Values & Behaviors

Required Qualifications and Knowledge: 

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in General ledger and cost accounting. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required.  MBA is preferred. 
• IFS or Ross or similar ERP systems experience required. 
• A clear thinker with proven technical skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and work with all levels of management and employees.
• Ethical and credible, with ability to develop and maintain effective control mechanisms.
• Flexible approach and self-motivated with strong team spirit.

Travel Requirements: 

• 15-20% primarily in the USA

Physical Demands:  General office environment and operation of computer and office equipment, e.g. fax, copier, scanner.

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.