Plant Controller

A leader in the manufactured housing industry needs an experienced PLANT CONTROLLER for its manufacturing facility in Pembroke, NC. This organization is committed to acting with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team. In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee.

Job Summary for Plant Controller:

• Prepare monthly financial statements that are in accordance with GAAP and the Company's accounting policies and procedures
• Provide meaningful financial information and analyses to plant, regional and corporate management to support the decision-making process, plant/regional/corporate initiatives, product pricing/profit improvement initiatives, and other requests from time to time.
• Maintain an effective internal control environment to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley
• Safeguard the Company's assets
• Identify opportunities, risks or liabilities that may arise from ongoing business operations
• Promote and support plant safety

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Plant Controller:

General Accounting:

• Provide complete and accurate postings to the general ledger at the location
• Review all revenue and expenditures to ensure accurate accounting treatment and to provide a comparison to forecast expectations
• Perform the month end close process to ensure timely completion of accurate monthly financial statements
• Monthly reconciliation of all significant balance sheet accounts to ensure balances reflect accurate asset and liability values
• Ensure all key controls are operating as designed and documented sufficiently
• Inform management about unusual or unexpected transactions
• Oversee all plant accounting operations
• Maintain desk procedures for each accounting function

Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting:

• Develop the plant budget and forecasts using input from the plant management team
• Analyze variations from historical performance and provide feedback
• Prepare Excel, Adaptive Planning and other templates required for planning and forecasting processes. May be called on to create additional planning models on rare occasions.

Payroll:

• Assist the HR Payroll professional by reviewing payroll processing and calculating accounting accruals in compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Create and post the Management Bonus accrual and calculation.
• Cross train on time reporting and payroll processes to backfill for the HR person in the event of absence.

Product Pricing and Costing:

• Provide margin analysis to management and assist in the analysis of changes in product volume and mix on compensation programs, throughput and other costs
• Coordinate cost accounting with Corporate cost accounting team
• Reconcile physical inventories and provide analysis of inventory gains and losses - quarterly
• Oversee analysis by corporate cost accounting team. Work with cost team to revise BOMs as necessary

Audit:

• Perform periodic reviews of local processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Company policy and good business practices
• Support internal and external audit requirements, including the preparation and submission of the year-end audit package
• Work with local management to address and correct any policy or internal control issues identified during the performance of audits

General Manager Business Partnership:

• Prepare or review capital expenditure requests and obtain the proper approvals
• Regularly walk the shop floor/plant yard and provide feedback to the appropriate functional managers related to inventories, safety concerns and any other observations deemed important
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, supporting the management team in the identification and implementation of cost savings ideas

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing accounting functions at the plant (currently 2). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Partners with Sales and Purchasing to ensure effective controls, costs, and revenue recognition.
• Partners with HR to address employment and benefit issues.

Competencies required for Plant Controller:

• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be motivated and have a great work ethic
• Must lead with courage
• Must live the Company Operating Principles

Qualifications for Plant Controller:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university and 5 to 7 years manufacturing accounting leadership experience
• Prior Plant Controller or equivalent experience a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, accounting software (mid to large size ERP experience such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards) and payroll systems

Salary and Benefits:

• We offer competitive salary with incentives
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Manufacturing Accounting Leadership: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pembroke, NC 28372: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pembroke, NC 28372