Plant Controller

Daily's•South Salt Lake, UT

17d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Plant Controller is the finance leader for the manufacturing facility and a key business partner to plant leadership. The role is responsible for the integrity of plant financial results, manufacturing cost accounting, inventory control, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, and internal controls. The Plant Controller works closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, and Corporate Finance to assess plant performance, identify cost and productivity opportunities, and turn operating results into actionable financial insights. The successful candidate works both in the details of plant accounting and alongside operational leaders on the production floor. Responsibilities span financial reporting and controls, cost accounting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, operational and strategic support, and leadership and process improvement. The role leads the plant's close, budget, and forecasting processes; supports inventory and production accounting; advises plant leaders on financial and operational decisions; and improves accounting, reporting, forecasting, and control processes. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong background in cost accounting and inventory management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
High attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual plant financial statements.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and established internal controls.
Design, implement, and ensure effective operation of controls over the completeness, existence, and accuracy of facility financial information.
Lead the plant month-end close and ensure timely, accurate reporting of financial results.
Review and/or prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and other close schedules.
Maintain effective financial controls over inventory, production reporting, purchasing, and other plant processes.
Ensure accurate accounting for raw material, work-in-process, finished goods, and other inventory balances.
Ensure manufacturing orders and production activity are properly reflected in financial and ERP systems.
Manage standard cost systems, including cost roll-ups and updates.
Maintain accurate inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis.
Analyze labor, material, and overhead manufacturing variances and recommend corrective actions.
Support physical inventories and cycle counts, including appropriate financial adjustments and controls.
Monitor production costs, scrap, rework, and efficiency metrics.
Support pricing, margin analysis, and profitability initiatives.
Lead the annual plant budget and periodic forecasts.
Track actual results against budget and forecast and explain key variances.
Partner with Operations to develop cost-reduction and productivity initiatives.
Serve as a financial business partner to plant management and operations teams.
Provide financial insights to support capital investment decisions and evaluate ROI for capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support internal and external audits.
Lead, coach, and develop plant accounting personnel, as applicable.
Continuously improve plant accounting, reporting, forecasting, and control processes.
Partner with Operations and Finance to improve the quality, timeliness, and usefulness of plant data.
Support ERP, manufacturing, costing, and reporting-system improvements.
Promote standardization and adoption of finance best practices across the plant and sister plants.
Work regularly with plant personnel on the production floor; occasional travel may be required.