What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at ALCOM LLC?
The Manufacturing Plant Controller is responsible for managing the financial operations of the manufacturing plant. This
role involves overseeing budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, working capital performance and compliance to
ensure the plant’s financial health and alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will work closely with
plant leadership to drive cost efficiencies, ensure accurate financial records, and provide strategic financial insights.
Function And Responsibilities
ii. Identify and help drive working capital improvements
iii. Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capital expenditure planning and tracking
ii. Leverage ERP and financial systems (e.g., Genius) for accurate data management and reporting REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
This job operates in an office environment and is largely sedentary. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners,
filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Alcom USA is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes employees who speak one or more languages. As a necessity to safely and efficiently perform business operations, employees must be proficient in speaking and understanding English. Alcom will assess the level of fluency required on a job-by-job basis. Employees must be able to speak and understand English for job related communications and are otherwise welcome to speak their native or other language in the workplace.
role involves overseeing budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, working capital performance and compliance to
ensure the plant’s financial health and alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will work closely with
plant leadership to drive cost efficiencies, ensure accurate financial records, and provide strategic financial insights.
Function And Responsibilities
- Financial Planning & Reporting:
- Develop and manage the plant’s annual budget, forecasts, and financial plans
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Provide variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance
- Cost Management:
- Assist in the implementation of cost accounting
- Once implemented, oversee cost accounting processes, including the analysis of production costs,
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to plant operations
- Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, corporate policies, and internal controls
- Prepare for and coordinate with external auditors
- Identify and mitigate financial risks to the organization
- Inventory & Asset Management:
- Monitor inventory levels as well as those activities driving inventory levels as well as maintain
ii. Identify and help drive working capital improvements
iii. Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capital expenditure planning and tracking
- Collaboration & Leadership:
- Partner with plant managers and department heads to provide financial guidance and strategic
- Serve as the primary liaison between the plant and corporate finance teams
- Process Optimization:
- Evaluate and improve financial processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency.
- While this role will be resident at a plant, the plant controller will participate in and possibly lead
ii. Leverage ERP and financial systems (e.g., Genius) for accurate data management and reporting REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Above average attention to detail
- 5-7 years of financial management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting and operational finance
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred)
- Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- An ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong team player
- Confidentiality
- Strong leader of change and continuous improvement
- Above average attention to detail
This job operates in an office environment and is largely sedentary. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners,
filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Alcom USA is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes employees who speak one or more languages. As a necessity to safely and efficiently perform business operations, employees must be proficient in speaking and understanding English. Alcom will assess the level of fluency required on a job-by-job basis. Employees must be able to speak and understand English for job related communications and are otherwise welcome to speak their native or other language in the workplace.
