Assistant Plant Controller

Jostens•Clarksville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Plant Controller role ensures that plant financial information is accurate and timely, that reports are consistent with general accounting principles, and that transactions are compliant with internal and external controls, including SOX. Incumbent participates in the plant department budgeting process, including efficiency monitoring.

Requirements

Financial accounting degree from accredited four-year institution
3-5 years of accounting experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization
Excellent mathematical and analytical abilities
Ability to meet deadlines, handle confidential data appropriately, and deal with multiple projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Access, and Accounting tools

Nice To Haves

Management/Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Prepare and provide accurate and timely financial reports to management
Ensure all transactions are fiscally responsible and comply with all company and local/state/federal regulations
Manage yearbook billing function within Clarksville plant and oversee remote Billing locations.
Manage and develop staff members
Develop annual plan and quarterly forecasts
Assist purchasing function for the location
Participate in decisions related to the selection, promotion, transfer, pay and discipline of assigned personnel.
Clearly communicate job duties and responsibilities to enable individuals to proceed with certainty in the performance of their positions.
Monitor the work performance of assigned personnel on a continual basis; conduct effective performance reviews; take corrective action whenever necessary and, where necessary, work with HR Generalists to establish performance improvement plans.
Support the development of assigned personnel’s skills and abilities, and demonstrate by personal example the desired standards of conduct (Jostens values) and work performance.
Identify and resolve skill gaps and succession issues.
Administer Company policies with regard to discipline, absenteeism, etc., in a fair and equitable manner, and fully document all incidents and actions taken.
Involve assigned HR Generalist on compliance issues such as pay equity, equal opportunity in hiring and promotions, and proper procedures for hiring, terminations, lay-offs, etc.