Plant Controller

Brief Description

PURPOSE:

Coordinate the preparation of the Kentwood Facility’s monthly financial statements and the supporting documentation included for analysis of the monthly results. Assist plant management in understanding the financial results.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze monthly financial statements for Kentwood Facility, including the preparation of standard schedules used in analyzing the monthly financial activity and KPIs
• Prepare and explain monthly financial information on a departmental and consolidated basis for plant management
• Support analysis and commentary of drivers behind variances on a current vs prior, current vs forecast, and current vs budget basis
• Prepare a portion of the facility’s recurring monthly general ledger journal entries
• Coordinate the facility’s month-end physical inventory counts
• Complete month-end close, including review of general ledger accounts and account reconciliations
• Troubleshoot and assist in updating inventory standards
• Support plant management in ad hoc exercises
• Assist in annual budgeting process and prepare Kentwood Facility’s annual budget
• Assist in coordination of year-end audit by outside accountants
  
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
• Attention to detail, yet ability to look at the big picture
• Team-oriented approach to tasks
• Computer proficiency, preferably Microsoft office products and EPICOR
• General knowledge of medical device industry
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (strongly preferred) with significant, relevant experience in the above areas (4 years)