Plant Controller

Warren Oil Company•West Memphis, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Controller is a key role that supports the accounting and financial reporting functions for the business. This position will support the day-to-day operations of the WOC accounting and reporting activities to include compliance, financial analysis, inventory management and costing, and financial reporting. The role will provide demonstrated analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate complex situations into information that will support the profitability and growth of the business. The Plant Controller will also be part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues, in addition to creating procedures to make the reporting process more efficient and accurate. They will assist with the development and enforcement of internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow. The Assistant Controller is also vital to the development and tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and related operational analysis and other areas as required.

Requirements

3+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree in accounting
Must have a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and cost accounting
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, including macros, advanced formulas, and data analysis

Nice To Haves

Professional certification preferred, CPA or CMA
JD Edwards ERP experience preferred
Experience with large multi-site operations

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and promote a spirit of cooperation and teamwork throughout the Company
Continually look for ways to improve our processes and ability to serve our customers effectively
Improve team and personal performance on a continual basis
Provide financial support to business leaders
Proactively conduct variance analysis as required
Review and analyze internal financial data to identify issues, opportunities and trends to provide business leaders with financial analysis input that will drive decision making including project profitability, productivity analysis, and return on investment
Assist with establishing and maintaining accounting policies and system of internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial and accounting information, promote accountability and safeguard company assets
Assist in determining capitalized overhead rates
Oversight of new product costing and standard cost updates
Ensure manufacturing costs are being accurately captured by production line and work orders
Implement a system for regular product cost review
Analyze work order variances and inventory adjustments
Evaluate and maintain accurate standard costs
Analyze and reconcile inventory, to include Flush and Pour Up tracking
Assist with plant cycle counts and physical inventory counts and variance analysis