Plant Controller

Our client, a manufacturing company in York, PA is seeking a Plant Controller to join their team.  

This role will oversee the accounting and financial activities for this location, as well as intercompany activity and the corporate office. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing specific accounting and analytical functions using the various systems, procedures, and time schedules. This role will work closely with Operations Management personnel and will direct financial analysis, budget, cost controls, and reporting.

 Essential Job Functions:

• Supervisory responsibility to oversee accounting department staff
• Budget preparation, financial forecasting, audit preparation and support, and IRS compliance
• Treasury management
• Retirement plan management, audit, and compliance
• Interact with Board of Directors and actively participate in Board meetings
• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports
• Works with the General Manager and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process
• Provide reliable, consistent, and timely information for Functional Managers and Senior Management
• Ensure prompt and comprehensive responses to queries and assignments from Senior Management
• Perform complete and accurate month end closing duties and reporting
• P&L variance analysis and notes, focusing on the drivers of the business results
• Detailed gross profit analysis (ex: Sales, Materials, Labor, Overhead, Utility & Delivery Costs)
• Product costing calculation and analysis
• Inventory valuation, monitoring, and control including coordination inventory counts
• Communicate operating and financial information and analyses to Sales, Plant & Logistics Managers
• Support Plant Management in driving for improved financial and operating results
• Use ERP and BI systems to provide regular and relevant information to decision-makers
• Active participation in Plant operations meetings
• Study long-range economic trends and project impact on future growth in sales and market share
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to identify opportunities for expansion into new product areas
• Conduct ad hoc operational studies to validate standard vs. actual data and identify improvement opportunities
• Identification of areas for process improvements and waste reduction
• Other duties as required

 Required Education / Skills / Abilities:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or Economics; CPA license preferred
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance preferred
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Accounting, Finance or FP&A with demonstrated career progression
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting or financial analysis role in a manufacturing environment; Corrugated industry experience preferred
• 2 plus years in a leadership role managing direct reports
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
• Proficiency in MS Office and computer systems are required with advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Previous experience with ERP systems and Business Intelligence software
• Demonstrated strong organizational and team skills with the ability to set priorities
• Ability to work independently in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present in a professional environment
• Ability to understand production processes and correlate with performance metrics
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to various working environments
• High level of autonomy and sense of personal responsibility in achieving success
• Strong desire for expansion of knowledge and a willingness to learn

The compensation for this position ranges from $170,000.00 - $190,000.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O’Connor Davies TalentConnect (“PKFOD TalentConnect”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD TalentConnect recruiters, partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Please be reminded, PKFOD TalentConnect is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD TalentConnect.

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Salary : $170,000 - $190,000