Plant Controller

Real Alloy•Hauser, ID

6d•Onsite

About The Position

REAL ALLOY is seeking a Plant Controller for its facility in Post Falls, Idaho. The role is a key business partner to operations, supporting performance improvement, process development, plant-level financial strategy, and operational success. It has a dual reporting relationship to the Business Unit Accounting Manager and the Plant Manager, and directly supervises two employees in accounting and office support activities. Occasional travel may be required (5%).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3–5 years of experience in a similar finance or controller role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and other Microsoft Office software.
Ability to work with minimal supervision while leading others toward plant and company goals.
Results-oriented and detail-oriented approach.
Ability to plan and organize effectively and efficiently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to contribute to a team-oriented approach for the North American business unit.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Experience with Oracle or Oracle Cloud.
Creativity and openness to implementing new procedures or programs.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily accounting procedures and manage the monthly and annual close processes using Oracle, FCCS, and PBCS accounting software.
Prepare annual and monthly budgets and forecasts, along with related financial analyses.
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, including customer invoicing, cash application, purchase order and vendor invoice processing, goods receipt, vendor and account-code setup, and related review and approval.
Reconcile material flow from receipt through production and finished goods delivery to customers.
Co-lead biannual physical inventory and oversee quarterly spare-parts inventory in accordance with company policy.
Prepare monthly and annual sales and use tax filings, including monthly Washington B&O tax.
Assist with ACR/AFE preparation and approval submissions for capital improvement projects, and audit, track, and report project spending and KPIs.
Assist with plant and corporate internal, government, and banking audits.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Interview, hire, and train direct reports; address complaints and resolve problems.
Assist in writing operational and accounting policies and procedures.
Support plant productivity activities through standard calculations and reporting for plant savings initiatives.