Plant Controller

Veritas Steel LLC • Eau Claire, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

One of the largest and fastest growing steel fabricators in United States has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Controller based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. We are seeking a hands-on, driven, energetic, collaborative, and initiative-taking financial leader to work closely with the plant operations team, the corporate finance group, and be a partner in growing the business. This position will manage financial reporting, prepare forecasts and budgets, perform financial analysis, and maintain an effective internal control environment for a $70M+ plant. The Plant Controller will be responsible for reliable and timely financial reporting, analyzing return on capital expenditure projects, managing controls across plant operations, and providing analytical and problem-solving support for operational performance as an integral member of the plant management team.

Requirements

• Strong problem solving, analytical, accounting knowledge, and communication skills.
• At least 10 years of related work experience in the accounting and finance field, preferably with manufacturing or construction industry experience.
• Proficient knowledge of accounting principles, forecasting, variance analysis, ROI analysis, and percentage of completion, project accounting.
• Understanding of internal control design and operation for key business processes
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, AI tools, and financial reporting and ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/or CPA would be a plus

Responsibilities

• Key member and primary financial advisor to the plant management team.
• Effectively manage the plant’s accounting and financial reporting function.
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, including review of balance sheet account reconciliations, percentage-of-completion project accounting, and ensure effectiveness of the control environment.
• Reporting and analysis of financial operating results, including plant and project performance, and interface with department heads in identifying key operational issues to improve business performance and operating results.
• Prepare weekly dashboard reporting of key performance indicators together with the sales, project management, and operations teams.
• Participate in plant continuous improvement projects and analysis of capital expenditure opportunities.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget and monthly rolling forecasts, including preparation of support schedules and financial analysis of projections.
• Execute enhancements for processing and recording the company’s financial transactions to improve efficiency and internal controls.
• Support COO and CFO with various special projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager