Plant Controller

Real Alloy•Post Falls, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production. The company converts aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal and operates 16 plants across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This Plant Controller opportunity is based at the company’s Post Falls, Idaho facility. The role is a key business partner to plant operations, driving performance, improving processes, shaping financial strategy, and supporting operational success. The Plant Controller oversees plant accounting, financial planning and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, inventory controls, tax filings, capital project reporting, audits, and productivity initiatives. The position 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. Occasional travel may be required (approximately 5%).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
3–5 years of experience in a similar finance or controller role.
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.
Creativity and openness to implementing new procedures or programs.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Team-oriented approach and willingness to support the North American business unit.
Ability to plan and organize effectively and efficiently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with Oracle or Oracle Cloud.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct daily accounting procedures, the monthly close process, and the annual close 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 orders, vendor invoice processing, receipt of goods, and related activities.
Review, approve, and set up new vendors and account codes.
Reconcile material flow from receipts through production and finished goods to customer shipments.
Co-lead biannual physical inventories in accordance with company policy and oversee quarterly spare-parts inventories.
Prepare monthly and annual sales and use tax filings, including monthly Washington B&O tax filings.
Assist in preparing ACR/AFE submissions for capital improvement projects and submit them for approval.
Audit, track, and report capital 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 using standard calculations and reporting for plant savings initiatives.
Lead two employees in accounting and office support activities.
Travel occasionally, approximately 5%, as required.