Plant Controller

Mack Industries Group•Brunswick, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities at the manufacturing facility. This role partners closely with the plant leadership and the CFO to drive profitability, maintain strong financial controls, maintain accurate cost accounting and improve financial performance. The Plant Controller will serve as the key business partner to plant management and provide financial analysis, performance reporting and prepare the annual budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field
5+ years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with ERP systems
Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with manufacturing reporting tools
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities

Responsibilities

Update dashboard information in conjunction with month-end financials.
Complete and present month-end financials- ie Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, other operational performance metrics
Ensure Bills of Material are as accurate as possible.
Work with Engineering to make updates
Analyze production hours to meet efficiency goals
Test overhead rates annually and determine amount of under/over absorption based on prior year or budget.
Work with CFO to determine required rate adjustment
Book all entries for capital assets and ensure asset listings are accurate
Complete the annual budget with the General Manager.
Track progress and provide updates to all departments.
Oversee inventory accounting, valuation and physical inventory processes.
Ensure accuracy of plant inventory – Raw, WIP, finished goods, supplies, etc.
Ensure cycle counts are completed to ensure no large write-offs are required during annual physical inventory count.
Supports sales and dispatch by ensuring accurate yard inventories are maintained.
Measure purchasing savings and report on initiatives that are driving cost lower
Oversee the payables process and ensure controls are in place for all invoice types.
Work with plant personnel to ensure invoices are coded correctly and approved
File personal property, sales and use tax as required
Serve as a financial business partner to the General Manager and plant management
Support cap-ex projects and complete financial analysis and modeling as needed
Ensure compliance with GAAP in addition to company policies and procedures
Support all internal and external audit activities