Plant Controller

Goodyear • Pasadena, TX

122d

About The Position

Reporting operationally to the Accounting Manager Plant Operations while maintaining regular interaction/communication with the Niagara Falls Plant Controller and Chemical Finance Manager, this position is responsible for the accounting, plant financial results, and internal controls at the Bayport and Niagara Falls plants. This includes assisting in the monthly financial statement close and plant financial reporting, while maintaining effective internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and company policy. This position must coordinate with any Centralized Plant Accounting groups (or other appropriate group) to complete certain routine monthly financial closing and analysis activities while managing local finance personnel (where applicable) to ensure completion of closing and analysis activities at the plant level. This position also is responsible for partnering with the Plant Leadership Team, other SBU manufacturing finance leadership, and PBU finance leadership to ensure plant and finance goals and objectives are achieved and to develop people resources.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree with a concentration in a business related field (i.e. accounting, finance, economics, etc.)
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of progressively more responsible experience in accounting / analysis, preferred minimum 3 to 5 years in a lead management role.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience with plant-level accounting and standard costing systems.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP, accounting for complex transactions & internal controls in compliance with SOX.
• Excellent leadership, consulting, coaching, training, organization, interpersonal & communication skills, both verbal & written.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree (i.e. MBA, other advanced degree) or certification (i.e. CPA, CMA, etc.).
• Change management experience, focused on getting large groups 'on board' with new processes & techniques.
• Strong knowledge, understanding & practical skills in relevant systems (i.e. ERP systems (SAP preferred), MS office, Hyperion, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the monthly/quarterly financial reporting, special analyses at the manufacturing plant.
• Ensure that a robust internal control structure is in place, functioning effectively, and appropriately tested in accordance with SOX.
• Responsible for supporting production cost information as well as any studies on plant investments, restructuring, and budget justification.
• Involved in developing talent for the finance organization, including development of professionals within the business and succession planning for key finance roles.
• Understand and have an ability to summarize and communicate clearly the financial and operating results of the plants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree