Plant Controller- Finance & Accounting

Plymouth Tube Company•Warrenville, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Directs and oversees accounting operations for a single plant within an organization. Manage financial and operating performance through month end activities and financial reporting. Ensure accounting department procedures and activities are in line with company objectives and all compliance requirements. The Plant Controller is a hands-on “do’er” and a business partner who is highly proactive and accustomed to successfully partnering with leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, Economics, Business or equivalent experience required.
10+ years of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in managing teams and projects.
Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and cost accounting.
Demonstrated skill and comfort in building financial models.
Strong business, financial acumen with demonstrated ability to provide in-depth analysis
High computer proficiency; specifically, with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, worksheet functionality and use of graphs and charts

Nice To Haves

Certification such as CPA or CMA, preferred.
Working knowledge of controlling large CAPEX projects is a plus
Team player who is adaptable, flexible and comfortable presenting/communicating to various levels of the organization with a variety of goals and purposes
Experience and knowledge of an ERP system, Axiom is a plus
Experience with Lawson Financial Software, preferred

Responsibilities

Partner for site leadership, pro-actively taking responsibility for budgeting, forecasting processes and business decisions
Support plant operations with timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis of results (cost control versus budget, efficiencies & variance reporting, and providing cost forecasts)
Maintain strong control and reporting of Capital Expenditures, in particular a large on-going expansion
Analyze site financials with strong business acumen and guide leadership to make informed, financially sound decisions
Oversee financial internal and external controls regarding assets (including inventory) and spend
Recommend, implement, and measure performance against benchmarks for financial and operating performance
Lead the month end closing and financial reporting process; including account analysis and reconciliation
Conduct formal monthly review meetings with manufacturing and finance management to discuss plant performance
Meets periodically with the Plant Manager to discuss production and costing issues. Review labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, and inventory levels
Implement and ensure organizational compliance with accounting best practices, U.S. GAAP requirements, and company’s policies
Ensure bill of material and costing accurately reflect production operations
Responsible for the integrity and accuracy of an organization's financial data
Collaborate with site operations personnel on cost price calculations, evaluating inventory and challenging supply chain to maintain proper stock levels, complying with internal control guidelines
Member of management team at the mill
Model Plymouth Tube values and behaviors as outlined in the Mission Statement
People
Customer Focus
Communication & Environment
Long-term orientation
Represent Plymouth Tube in a professional manner
Follow all company Environmental and Safety policies, procedures and standards
Follow all company Quality Standards
Ability to simultaneously lead and manage multiple projects
Manage accounting and finance functions related to the business
May supervise accountants and payroll specialists at the mill level