Plant Controller

Main Function

• The Plant Controller is responsible for all accounting activities at the 2 Coldwater Michigan locations within the NA Business Unit.
• The role is a hands-on role, accountable for the direction and supervision of the accounting functions as well as assisting in operational support activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and direction of the ongoing activities associated with daily accounting procedures, the monthly close process, and the annual close within our Oracle accounting software.
• Prepare annual and monthly budgets/forecasts and related financial analyses in the preparation of various accounting deliverables.
• Interact with plant management, BU management, and corporate staff on financial, accounting, and administrative matters.
• Respond to data/financial requests as needed.
• Provide technical direction for the accounts payable and receivable functions including customer invoicing, P.O. and vendor invoice processing, receipt of goods and related activities.
• Review account coding and assist in new vendor adds.
• Reconcile raw material flow from receipts, through the production process to finished goods and then to the customers and its associated costing.
• In adherence with company policy co-lead quarterly physical inventory and oversee quarterly spare parts and asset inventories.
• Prepare monthly and annual Sales Tax returns and assist with other corporate Tax requirements.
• Lead the preparation process and pre-review of all ACR/AFE’s for capital improvement projects and submit for approval.
• Role is also responsible to audit, track, and report the project spend and KPI’s.
• Assist with activities for plant and corporate internal, external, government, and banking audits. Adherence to SOX narratives and compliance as well as Real Alloy internal controls
• Participate in plant productivity activities to use standard calculations and reporting for the plant savings initiatives.
• This role oversees two recycling plants across the street from each other with common management and has 1 direct report.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 4-5 years’ experience in a similar finance or controller leadership role. An advanced degree is a plus, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and other MS Office software. Experience in Oracle (cloud or on-prem) is a plus.
• Proven ability to function with minimal supervision while also leading others toward plant and company goals. Results and detail-oriented.
• Creativity and openness for implementation of new procedures or programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to be part of a team mentality and approach for the North American business unit.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively and efficiently to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Some occasional travel may be required. (5%)