Plant Controller

CTI Foods•Saginaw, TX

About The Position

The Plant Controller is a key leader on the plant leadership team and reports directly to the VP, Corporate Controller. The role provides financial leadership to the plant in alignment with corporate policies and practices, ensuring financial information is accurate and complete in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Plant Controller works with plant and corporate teams on financial reporting, operational performance, controls, budgeting, audits, and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Five or more years of accounting experience.
Ability to understand complex accounting processes and use effective auditing and drill-down capabilities.
Experience in inventory, project cost accounting, financial support to project operations, and accounts payable.
Advanced Excel capabilities and demonstrated knowledge of software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, documents, and databases, including MS Office, Excel, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
Working knowledge of ERP systems; Macola is preferred.
Knowledge of administrative duties for maintaining and organizing records, reports, and other information.
Knowledge of accounting systems and controls, including GAAP.
Ability to present information and ideas concisely, accurately, and clearly, verbally and in writing.
Skill in analyzing and documenting simple and complex business processes.
Ability to self-motivate and self-direct, with a sense of urgency.
Ability to quickly acquire and master new and complex technical skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Ability to grasp new ideas, complete tasks with minimal supervision, prioritize and organize work, and manage time efficiently and effectively.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.
Working knowledge of Macola ERP.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the plant’s financial month-end closing process; analyze variances and communicate explanations and recommended actions to management.
Assist Operations Management with weekly and monthly operational reports requested by the Plant Director.
Collaborate with the Plant Director and other management personnel to explain results, drive improvements, manage projects, identify plant inefficiencies, and pursue process improvements that improve plant financial performance.
Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, ensuring activity is properly recorded and substantiated.
Monitor and implement plant internal controls in conjunction with corporate policies to maintain reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and mitigate financial risk.
Monitor capital expenditures to ensure projects remain within budget and are accounted for according to the Company’s capitalization policy.
Work with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing teams to address identified issues.
Work with corporate FP&A to prepare and review the company’s annual budget and forecast.
Assist the VP, Corporate Controller with tax reporting and compliance tasks.
Coordinate information for external auditors during annual audit processes.
Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Handle other requests as needed.