Plant Controller
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced, skilled, and detail-oriented Plant Controller to oversee the financial operations of our manufacturing facility by providing strong financial and operational management. With a strong background in accounting and finance, s/he will be responsible for planning and coordinating budget and business activities for general accounting, cost accounting, variance reporting, business analysis, and inventory valuation in alignment with corporate policies and generally accepted accounting principles. Key areas of responsibility include spend analysis, material and labor variance analysis, forecasting, KPI management and reporting, asset safeguarding, and cost control initiatives. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of financial data, facilitating effective cash management, and supporting strategic decision-making within the plant. The ideal candidate will also be experienced in effective resource and people management, with proven abilities to successfully lead a financial team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
- 5 to 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS reporting standards
- Must have a proven record of success as a strategically oriented financial manager with knowledge of cost accounting, production planning and operations analysis
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, lookups, analytics, effective model building, etc.)
- High level of customer focus
- Supervisory Experience
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- MBA, CPA, or CMA is preferred
- Experience with NetSuite Financial software, desired
Responsibilities
- Oversee the financial operations of our manufacturing facility
- Planning and coordinating budget and business activities for general accounting, cost accounting, variance reporting, business analysis, and inventory valuation
- Spend analysis
- Material and labor variance analysis
- Forecasting
- KPI management and reporting
- Asset safeguarding
- Cost control initiatives
- Ensuring the accuracy of financial data
- Facilitating effective cash management
- Supporting strategic decision-making within the plant
- Resource and people management
Benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
