Operations Controller

M&M Industries, Inc. • Chattanooga, TN

85d

About The Position

Reporting to the CFO, the Operations Controller develops and implements strategic operational financial objectives to optimize profitability, improve efficiency, and support long-term growth. Establishes the finance operations team as a value-added and analytical business partner to operations’ senior leadership team as important strategic and operational decisions are made. Monitors plant operation results against operating plans and directs the preparation of financial, production output, and other reports used to measure and control plant activities and costs. Leads the plant financial and capital budgeting process. Recommends and implements programs to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs. Ensures the plant's financial control processes and systems comply with company policies, applicable regulations, and provide required information.

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• In-depth knowledge of cost accounting and operations finance to identify cost drivers, manage costs, increase effectiveness and efficiencies to drive results and grow the business.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive change and innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate throughout all levels of the Company.
• Keen analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize workload.
• Highly self-motivated individual with strong skill in intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Tech and systems savvy.
• Excellent working knowledge of Intermediate to Advanced level Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic operational financial initiatives to optimize profitability, improve efficiency, and support long-term growth.
• Collaborate with Corporate Controller in preparation and presentation of accurate and timely plant financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and other month-end reporting ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Actively lead the development of operational financial plans, budgets, and forecasts to support business objectives.
• Monitor and control manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead expenses.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure financial performance and track progress towards strategic goals.
• Build and mentor a high-performing operations finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Be actively engaged and a champion in implementing a new ERP solution to achieve increased productivity, reduced operational costs, improved financial planning and analysis, forecasting, and enhanced data security.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree