Plant Controller BuzzBallz

Sazerac Company•Carrollton, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Controller is responsible for providing analysis and insight into all management- reporting and planning of the plants financial and accounting activities. Responsibilities will include budgeting- financial analysis- managing the monthly close process- financial reporting and helping to drive plant cost reduction. In addition, the Controller is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial records and safeguarding of assets ensuring a strong internal control environment. The position will have a comprehensive understanding of operational costs, in addition to supporting miscellaneous duties to support the former owners with financial reconciliation. Completes PDS plan to improve skills and performance utilizing PDS as tool to drive optimal performance and measure progress. Promote and support Company culture within the finance organization. Work with operations to establish meaningful, timely and immediate metrics to help manage the business and measure performance. Utilize CDS system to identify training needs and design development curriculum, programs and content for the purpose of preparing for career opportunities within the company. Provide feedback to manager regarding on-the-job learning opportunities. Promote functional efficiency so that non value added work is reduced or eliminated, so that it is easier to complete tasks, etc.. Work with cross functional teams as well as Costing functional partners to promote consistency in operations. Detect cost reduction opportunities and lead cost reduction efforts. Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices. Support the plant leadership and provide analyses and insights into plant operations, budgets, and major investments. Communicate, assist and advise department heads in the Monthly Variance Analysis. Provide action plan leadership. Ensure timely and accurate month end close and reconciliation of balance sheet. Ensure that all financial activities are in compliance with all laws and GAAP. Continuously improve the handling, recording and reporting of all financial data. Recommend and implement process improvements including streamlining the close process, financial reporting, account analysis, etc. Identify areas for improvement in operations. Develop and maintain accurate standard costs for new and existing products. Provide assistance to external auditing organizations. Interact with external audit and prepare required audit documentation. Develop and maintain inventory control validation, cycle count programs, auditing of procedures, and communication of issues related to inventory accuracy. Coordinate and oversee physical inventory counts and investigate and resolve count issues each period. Control the overall assets of the plant related to inventory, fixed assets, spending controls, and cost reductions. Maintain a customer service mindset and attitude to help control the business, be a valued business partner with all functions of the business, and provide accurate and timely data to help make good business decisions.

Requirements

Detail Oriented
Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Bachelor's Degree
Excellent oral & written communication skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
Strong planning and organizational skills
Strong computer skills and high comfort using technology and systems
5 years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (minimum)
3 years Experience with B/S reconciliation and production metrics
5 years Experience with inventory control, perpetual inventory and budget process

Nice To Haves

2 years Experience in development of query programs on AS400 or similar proficiency

Responsibilities

providing analysis and insight into all management- reporting and planning of the plants financial and accounting activities
budgeting
financial analysis
managing the monthly close process
financial reporting
helping to drive plant cost reduction
ensuring the integrity of the financial records and safeguarding of assets ensuring a strong internal control environment
supporting miscellaneous duties to support the former owners with financial reconciliation
completing PDS plan to improve skills and performance utilizing PDS as tool to drive optimal performance and measure progress
promoting and supporting Company culture within the finance organization
working with operations to establish meaningful, timely and immediate metrics to help manage the business and measure performance
utilizing CDS system to identify training needs and design development curriculum, programs and content for the purpose of preparing for career opportunities within the company
providing feedback to manager regarding on-the-job learning opportunities
promoting functional efficiency so that non value added work is reduced or eliminated, so that it is easier to complete tasks, etc.
working with cross functional teams as well as Costing functional partners to promote consistency in operations
detecting cost reduction opportunities and lead cost reduction efforts
ensuring adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices
supporting the plant leadership and provide analyses and insights into plant operations, budgets, and major investments
communicating, assisting and advising department heads in the Monthly Variance Analysis
providing action plan leadership
ensuring timely and accurate month end close and reconciliation of balance sheet
ensuring that all financial activities are in compliance with all laws and GAAP
continuously improving the handling, recording and reporting of all financial data
recommending and implementing process improvements including streamlining the close process, financial reporting, account analysis, etc.
identifying areas for improvement in operations
developing and maintaining accurate standard costs for new and existing products
providing assistance to external auditing organizations
interacting with external audit and prepare required audit documentation
developing and maintaining inventory control validation, cycle count programs, auditing of procedures, and communication of issues related to inventory accuracy
coordinating and overseeing physical inventory counts and investigate and resolve count issues each period
controlling the overall assets of the plant related to inventory, fixed assets, spending controls, and cost reductions
maintaining a customer service mindset and attitude to help control the business, be a valued business partner with all functions of the business, and provide accurate and timely data to help make good business decisions