What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at Lotus Marketing LLC?
Job Responsibilities
This role serves as a strategic financial partner to the Plant Manager, overseeing finance operations within a manufacturing facility. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Business Unit. Responsibilities include leading the Information Systems, Procurement, and Accounting functions to ensure effective manufacturing systems are in place. Additional duties include:
- Identifying opportunities for business enhancements and leading initiatives to drive performance improvements
- Collaborating with plant leadership to establish and monitor performance targets related to quality, efficiency, on-time delivery, inventory control, and profitability
- Supporting and executing business unit strategies
- Conducting financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis
- Ensuring compliance with internal financial reporting standards set by Howmet and the Business Unit
- Managing the capital expenditure process, including tracking and evaluating post-implementation outcomes
- Overseeing the completion of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements
- Leading and managing finance department staff
Key Role Attributes
- Enterprise-Oriented – Understands how financial decisions impact the overall business performance, including P&L, the balance sheet, and long-term goals; influences capital investments with strategic insight
- Responsive Financial Expert – Provides timely and insightful financial information for both immediate decision-making and long-term planning
- Compliance-Focused – Maintains a strong understanding of legal, regulatory, and policy-related implications; ensures readiness for audits and upholds best practices
- Data-Driven – Uses analytical thinking to anticipate issues, track key metrics, and take proactive steps to impact business performance
- Engaged and Inquisitive – Frequently interacts with operations and shop floor teams to better understand processes and uncover areas for improvement
- Analytical Thinker – Conducts retrospective analysis to gain insight and improve future outcomes
- Results Accountable – Evaluates business case outcomes against actual results and works cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement
- Financial Storyteller – Translates complex financial data into meaningful insights by connecting numbers to real-world operations
- Strategic Prioritizer – Balances financial decisions with current market dynamics and organizational needs; manages trade-offs between revenue growth and cost efficiency
- Strong Communicator – Shares financial updates and projections proactively; acts as a financial liaison between departments to support organizational decision-making
- Mentor and Developer – Provides guidance and support to team members, contributing to the development of internal talent and leadership pipelines
Additional Requirements
- Experience in a manufacturing plant environment is essential
- Hands-on involvement in month-end close processes
- Proficiency in standard cost accounting practices
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $145,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $145,000 - $155,000