What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at Resource Professional Solutions?
We are searching for a Plant Controller in Jacksonville IL.
Responsibilities
- The Plant Controller is an integral member of the plant leadership team that is responsible for managing the financial operations of the plant and providing financial direction, valuable insights, and recommendations to improve site performance. Operate as the CFO for the plant with a deep understanding and accountability to the Income Statement, Balance sheet and Cash flows of the plant.
- Apply accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices to implement, and research cost reduction and expansion opportunities.
- Manage the month-end close process and conduct financial reviews with the Management team to ensure the accuracy of the financial results.
- Ensure compliance of SOX and internal controls, create a strong control environment related to inventory, fixed assets and procurement and lead responses to internal audit findings.
- Develop annual Plan and quarterly forecasting and standard costing for the site.
- Lead efforts around capital investment to include identification of projects with good returns, engaging with plant leadership on capital investment proposals, establishing ROI expectations and building the analytics needed to propose opportunities with strong returns.
- Be a key business partner to the Plant Manager and provide day-to-day technical advice and guidance on longer term strategy development and key initiatives.
- Supervise other finance team members and provide guidance to other functions as necessary.
In this exciting role, you will influence the business performance, ensure accountability and accuracy, and work towards continuous improvement of processes.
Qualifications
- We need you to have: BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting
- Experience in a large manufacturing environment in the finance or accounting function.
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting, with 5 years in a Plant Controller role.
- Systems capabilities including ERP systems (SAP a plus), Hyperion, Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel a must.
- Candidates with good communication, teamwork, and leadership skills combined with a curious and analytical nature thrive in our culture.
- Icing on the cake: MBA.
- CPA or CMA.
- Prior supervisory experience.
