Plant Controller

Plant Controller

The Plant Controller will lead the financial processes of the month-end close, cost variance reconciliations, inventory reconciliations, general ledger entries (as required), standard cost reconciliations, changes in Fixed Assets (ensure control and integrity of company assets) and forecast adjustments to budget. This role will ensure all plant accounting activities comply with GAAP, company polices, and sound business practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating & preparing internal financial reporting (i.e. – weekly pulse checks, monthly performance presentations, etc.).
• Support plant management with basic training to retrieve cost data out of the system; moreover, providing support to corporate (Group Controller) with the annual standard cost development of plant rates (labor & overhead cost).
• Proactively interact with supervisors, plant management team as well as senior management to ensure all parties have a clear and accurate picture of the plant’s overall financial performance. An advisor/mentor on accounting/finance to plant leadership aiding the decision-making process.
• Support CI initiatives (participation in Kaizens & A3 problem solving events), ensuring projects are defined with clear financial objectives & results are tracked and reported accordingly.
• Co-manage along with the project manager the capital process & provide guidance/assistance preparing AR’s.
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes.
• Evaluate plant accounting & internal control systems (review of corporate policies, purchasing authorities, etc. to ensure alignment with SOX).
• Operational reporting & analysis (explanation of scrap, labor & overhead cost)
• Review/Forecasting the trends, cost/benefit, margin impact (make vs. buy, etc.) enhancing the decision making process.
• Hiring, Training and Retaining competent accounting & finance staff as required.
• Coordinating & supporting Internal & External auditors of plant accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field of study
• Experience in manufacturing accounting roles with a focus on cost accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing planning & budgeting roles.
• Solid verbal & written communication, analytical & leadership skills.
• Strong fundamental “know-how” in accounting/finance/business related topics.