Plant Controller

Ocean Spray • Henderson, NV

2d

About The Position

The Plant Controller oversees the financial operations and performance of a designated manufacturing plant. The role manages plant budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure accurate and timely financial information. It works closely with plant management to review budget proposals, advise on insurance needs, support plant leadership and provide reporting to Finance leadership.

The Plant Controller is a key member of the plant leadership team, contributing to strategic direction, priorities, resource allocation, and a positive employee relations environment. The position provides financial support for plant and receiving operations, capital projects, cost-savings initiatives, and operational objectives. It also coordinates closing, planning, reporting, asset and inventory review, and property-tax processes.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in accounting; the posting also specifies 5–10 years of experience across all aspects of accounting.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Finance Manager or Controller.
• Bachelor’s or university degree required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Excel and other required computer programs.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proven management experience.
• Strong ability to influence and provide leadership.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing and/or union environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports summarizing and forecasting business activity and financial position in a manufacturing expense organization.
• Direct budget preparation, review budget proposals, and prepare supporting documentation and justification.
• Advise management on insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
• Direct determination of depreciation rates for capital assets.
• Provide management with timely reviews of the organization’s financial status and progress in its programs and activities.
• Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing process.
• Participate in developing the plant’s strategic direction, establishing priorities, and allocating resources as a member of the plant leadership team.
• Work with plant functional managers to develop and maintain a positive employee relations environment.
• Provide financial support and follow-up for capital projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by each location.
• Perform month-end closing activities, including preparing or reviewing journal entries and reviewing general ledger accounts to ensure accurate plant or receiving-station results.
• Assist with periodic reviews of inventory and fixed-asset records, including supporting physical counts and observations.
• Report plant cost-savings initiatives monthly and work with project leaders to establish savings measurement.
• Participate in plant initiatives supporting safety, quality, and operations objectives.
• Review production-order variances and material-loss reporting, and communicate improvement opportunities to plant management.
• Review quarter-end and fiscal-year-end activities, including balance-sheet account reconciliations and other activities requested by Corporate Accounting; identify inaccuracies and direct corrections.
• Recommend improvements to month-end closing and other routine monthly, quarterly, and annual processes.
• Complete or review monthly FP&A activities, including variance reporting, business scorecard reporting, presentations, and IBP forecasting.
• Support the annual operating plan process, including budget calculations, business-partner support, review of bill-of-material changes, and review of budget variances against baselines or targets.
• Provide business analysis and support to plant and receiving operations as required.
• Coordinate the annual property-tax process and reporting.

Benefits

• Complete insurance package available on Day 1, including health and wellness programs.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telehealth services.
• One-to-one health coaching.
• 401(k) with up to 6% company matching and potential additional discretionary year-end match.
• Short-term incentive and performance bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Vacation pay of up to three weeks, prorated in the first year.
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Tuition and education assistance programs.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Scholarship programs for employees’ children.
• Parental leave.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions backup care and tutoring.
• Adoption assistance.
• Bereavement leave.
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $300.
• Massage reimbursement of up to $300.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Employee discounts.
• Charitable giving.

What This Job Offers

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