Plant Controller

HDT•Spokane, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Plant Controller is responsible for the monthly and annual close of financial records, assisting with the annual financial audit, and analyzing the effect of changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services on costs. This role involves analyzing actual manufacturing costs against standard costs, developing processes to monitor and control site spending, and monitoring forecasts against the annual operating plan (AOP) with corrective actions. The Plant Controller also performs capital expenditure justification analysis, inventory analysis (obsolete, slow-moving, cycle counting), margin analysis, and drives improvements in Production Order Variances (POV). Additionally, this position serves as a focal point for Overhead Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Management Business Reviews (MBRs), conducts make-versus-buy analysis, partners with plant management on cost reduction initiatives, and provides requested information to senior management. The role supports the company's mission, values, and culture, adheres to quality and safety standards, and assists with other projects as assigned. This position supervises the Plant Financial Analyst.

Requirements

8 plus years of related accounting, finance or equivalent experience.
Prior work experience in a batch work order manufacturing environment ($50M+ revenue).
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles/policies and GAAP.
Process improvement skills to continuously work to improve the cycle time and quality of accounting and financial information relied upon to run the business and meet external reporting requirements.
Possesses broad general product and business knowledge in order to adequately interpret operating results, studies, and analyses.
Ability to evaluate operations performing below corporate guidelines to make the improvements required to attain acceptable performance.
Possesses outstanding planning/organizational skills and time management skills.
Knowledge and proficiency in ERP systems.
Possesses quality orientation and high attention to detail.
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with employees and managers at all levels within the company.
Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Government/Defense Contractor a plus.
Masters degree preferred.
CPA, a plus.
SAP and/or OneStream experience desired.

Responsibilities

Conducts monthly and annual close of financial records.
Assists with annual financial audit.
Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided to determine effect on costs.
Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares monthly, quarterly and annual analysis of standard costs to actual production costs.
Develops and implements a process to monitor and control site spending.
Monitors forecast to AOP and provides corrective actions if not meeting AOP.
Performs capital expenditure justification analysis.
Performs inventory analysis – obsolete, slow moving, cycle counting program.
Conducts margin analysis versus standard/plan.
Drives POV (Production Order Variances) improvements.
Overhead KPI’s and trending analysis.
Works with Production Planners to resolve production order issues.
Key Performance Indicators and MBR (Management Business review) focal point.
Conducts make versus buy analysis.
Partners with key plant management in performing cost reduction.
Provides and analyzes information requested by top Senior Management.
Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization.
Adheres to all quality and safety standards.
Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned.