Plant Controller

Position Summary 

In support of the Mission, Vision and Values of SyBridge Technologies Group of Companies, the Plant Controller is responsible for planning and directing the accounting operations at our Fairview, PA location.  Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Plant Controller will ensure all financial goals and objectives will be met or exceeded.

Corporate Profile 

SyBridge Technologies was established in 2019 by Crestview Partners to create a global technology leader that provides value-added design and manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. SyBridge is the combination of 16 acquisitions made to combine different products, services, and technologies into a singular technology-enabled solution. SyBridge is based in Southfield, Michigan and has 20 locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.sybridgetech.com. 

About Crestview Partners 

Founded in 2004, Crestview is a value-oriented private equity firm focused on the middle market. The firm is based in New York and manages funds with approximately $10 billion of aggregate capital commitments. The firm is led by a group of partners who have complementary experience and backgrounds in private equity, finance, operations, and management. Crestview has senior investment professionals focused on sourcing and managing investments in each of the specialty areas of the firm: industrials, media, and financial services. For more information, please visit us at www.crestview.com. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Implements and maintains a system of local internal controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk and comply with SyBridge Corporate policies and auditor requirements
• Oversees the production of monthly financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards 
• Produces the annual budget and rolling forecasts; then performs monthly fluctuation analysis to actual results and reports significant budget/forecast differences to management
• Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
• Work with team to ensure customer invoicing is timely and accurate
• Ensure all receivables are collected in the approved credit terms
• Attend the weekly spend and weekly production/forecasting meetings
• Ensure all WIP/Unbilled has the appropriate documentation (Purchase Orders, LOI, etc.)
• Ensure Revenue Recognition policies are adhered to and all supporting documentation is maintained
• Ensure all government submissions are prepared accurately by deadlines
• Review the biweekly payroll input and correct any discrepancies found
• Identify and recommend any accounting and costing process improvements to the Corporate Controller
• Analyze financial data for accuracy and involve appropriate personnel to ensure discrepancies are resolved
• Maintain general ledger including verifying account numbers, reconcile accounts, prepare monthly journal entries and other duties as required
• Manage vendor relationships from both a cost control and payment standpoint
• Must maintain confidentiality of all information received from customers, suppliers or SyBridge Technologies Group of Companies
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements
• Responsible for maintaining safe operations by keeping work area clean and organized and by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Collaborations and Partnerships Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Corporate Controller and Operations to achieve strong financial reporting adherence within tight timeframes
• Develops professional relationships with external auditors and provide needed information for the annual audit

Qualifications and Requirements for this Role:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred

Experience / Knowledge

• Ten years or more of related experience required
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Manufacturing experience preferred with cost accounting knowledge
• P&L management

Our commitment to you… 

SyBridge Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and pprohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind.  We are committed to the attitude of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SyBridge are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, National origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  SyBridge encourages applicants of all ages. 

This position will require prolonged computer use, standing for long periods of time, and walking in a manufacturing facility. Lifting as required lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. May need to climb stairs/steps periodically. May need to reach above shoulder heights and below the waist.  In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SyBridge Technologies will provide accommodations when requested by the employee. When the employee becomes aware of any disabilities that would affect them from performing their duties, they will advise SyBridge Technologies if accommodation is required.