Plant Controller

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

We are looking for a Plant Controller, who will be accountable for providing transparency on site financial performances and ensuring actions to improve results are timely implemented and prioritized. You will lead all financial cycles (monthly closing, outlook and budgeting) and be the primary contact on all kinds of financial matters for the site. With the plant embarking on a transformation journey, including expansion thanks to business growth, the Plant Controller is responsible for supervising that the Company’s investments are accurately performed, driving returns according to the projects commitments. You will be leading project controlling with focus on cost and timing alignment with multiple achievements. Additional responsibilities include enforcement of internal controls, partnership with supply chain in leading slow moving and off grade inventory and fdriving all plant efficiency projects.

Essential Job Functions:

• Direct plant accounting functions and assures compliance with corporate accounting policies and IFRS, working with internal and external auditors as needed
• Single Point of Contact for Projects cost controlling: prepares Steer Co reviews and drives alignment on execution status and next steps among the multiple collaborators involved (including Operations and Business Unit leadership)
• Analyzes financial reports, evaluates plant performance and spending. Provide site financial and statistical reports (CAPEX, cost efficient analysis)
• Advises leadership and business teams on accounting, financial, budgeting, asset management, management information, business forecasting, capital projects and profit improvement opportunities
• Coordinates the preparation of the plants annual operating expense budget
• Coordinates the annual standard cost updates for the sector, including analyzing cost updates within product lines
• Oversee and ensure accurate product costing and support new product costing requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong financial acumen, able to quantify the impact of the site leadership actions onsite operational expenses and capital assets
• Team Player, able to prioritize financial performances among the key accountabilities of the site leadership team
• Sharp communicator, able to present site investment execution status to the senior management, including IO Senior VP and BU President
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to summarize findings in few, synthetic sentences
• Experienced in SAP

The expected salary range for this role is $130,000 - $170,000 USD, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.