The Plant Controller will play a vital role in the businesses operating performance. This includes site financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance and providing strategic advice to plant management on key drivers influencing site performance. The Plant Controller plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial information for decision-making while at the same time driving a controlled environment that ensures integrity. The individual is expected to be an active participant in the plant level leadership team helping to drive improvements in site level performance.
Responsibilities :
Site Financial Reporting :
- Leads financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Prepares and delivers the plant financial forecasts and projections to Plant Leader
- Monitors the plant’s monthly closing process in conjunction with the accounting team
- Communicates results effectively to management and non-financial personnel
- Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan and forecast with the Site Ops Leader(s) as well as holding leadership accountable to plant budget & forecast
- Provides risk analysis for contingency planning
Budgeting and Forecasting :
Participates in the development of annual operational objectives for the plant that are aligned to Corporate strategic objectivesLeads updating forecasts quarterly to provide a real time assessment of site results and the near-term outlookMonitors performance against budgets & forecast, providing insights and recommendations for improvement. Leads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value is optimizedDrive Plant Profitability & Productivity :
Leads actions in line with achieving targets, mitigating risk, and helping to prioritize resource needsLeads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value is optimizedProvides insightful and competitive analytics that anticipate change and drive decision makingProvides investment analysis helping to outline the appropriate return on investmentEducates plant personnel on key performance metrics and ensure those metrics are tracked with high audit standardsCompliance and Regulatory Reporting :
Ensures that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including data integrity, asset protection, appropriate approval levels, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations (GAAP, tax compliance, etc.)Comfortable working with the tax and corporate accounting teams to support tax filings and our annual corporate auditInternal Controls and Risk Management :
Help implement & maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure fiscal integrity of our systems and operating resultsIdentify and mitigate financial risk through proactive analysis and controlCross-Functional Leadership & Team Contribution :
Works across organization boundaries and all levels of the site(s) to achieve plant goalsSupports plant events and leads / participates in teams (i.e. Kaizens, Green or Black Belt Projects)Shares best practices with other sites, i.e., process improvements, financial modeling and procedures changes.Aligns teams and resources to solve problems and drive resultsProvides support to team members at plant and is visible on the site floorRequirements :
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field.5-7 years or progressive experience with a heavy focus on manufacturing experienceProficiency in financial software and ERP systemsStrong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards. Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting principles and drivers of plant variancesExcellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skillsDemonstrated leadership and team management abilitiesCompensation :
The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $100,000 – $130,000
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000
