Plant Controller

Lightera•Avon, CT

3h•Onsite

About The Position

LIGHTERA is seeking a Plant Controller to join its division in Avon, CT, to support continued business growth. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department for multiple Lightera sites (Avon, CT and Somerset, NJ locations). The role requires a seasoned financial executive with strong manufacturing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, risk management, reporting, analysis, presentation, and decision-making skills. It includes supervising and developing finance team staff, and the development of short and long-term financial plans and forecasts. This includes long-term planning and preparing budgets and forecasts for the PL and Cash, and assisting with operational excellence programs including Lean Improvements. The objective is to provide customer satisfaction at all levels of the operation and provide fiscal input for decision making. The Controller is expected to participate and collaborate actively on the Senior Leadership teams of Avon, Somerset and Labs, and the Corporate Finance team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 8+ years’ experience
Background in a Manufacturing environment
Significant experience in accounting, financial reporting, and management
Working knowledge of JDE and/or SAP systems.

Nice To Haves

CMA or CPA desired

Responsibilities

Prepare and coordinate financial reports, analyze financial data to identify trends and business opportunities, and present findings to management.
Develop and help coordinate annual budgets, process budgets, and create financial forecasts for the region.
Implement and enforce financial systems, policies, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
Work with operations teams to resolve financial issues and drive improvements in profitability and cash flow within the region.
Recruit, coach, and develop the financial support staff within the region.
Collaborate with the internal audit department and external auditors to ensure recommendations are implemented and to put loss prevention measures in place.
Assist management in creating short- and long-term financial goals and strategies.