Plant Controller

PACCAR • Chillicothe, OH

39d • $120,500 - $212,500 • Onsite

About The Position

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is a manufacturer of heavy and medium-duty trucks known for quality, innovation, and technology. This role is responsible for the Kenworth Chillicothe Ohio Accounting Department, including direct and indirect reports. The position involves accurate and timely financial statement preparation, forecasting, budgeting, and internal control program management. The Plant Controller will research accounting issues, analyze financial and operational information to identify cost reduction and profit maximization opportunities, and maintain proactive involvement with management to improve efficiency and optimize inventory levels. Additionally, the role focuses on training, developing, and retaining qualified staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with CPA or CMA. MBA highly preferred.
• 15+ years of accounting experience, with a very strong background in manufacturing and cost accounting as well as managing people.
• Demonstrated executive-level finance professional able to survey the business and operational environment to identify improvement opportunities and utilize financial skills to counsel management team towards performance improvement.
• Knowledge of external reporting requirements for a publicly held company.
• Must be high-energy, confident, hands-on self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Must possess strong leadership skills with the ability to recruit, motivate and develop high-potential employees.
• Must be results oriented with strong attention to detail and able to perform / direct sophisticated financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and relate to all levels, including senior operations managers at the factory and Division office.
• Must be proficient in the use of Windows based products including Excel, Power Point, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• MBA highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Kenworth Chillicothe Ohio Accounting Department, including 1 direct report (executive Assistant Controller) and 10 indirect reports.
• Responsible for accurate and timely month-end financial statements and financial reporting package, monthly forecasts and budgets.
• Provide meaningful comments on month-end actuals, KPI’s, and forecasts that call attention to important trends and potential risks / opportunities.
• Responsible for the Internal Control Program, ensuring compliance with Corporate, Division and local policies and controls through testing and monitoring adherence to well-designed internal controls.
• Research accounting issues and provide/review financial analysis as required, including analyzing ROI for major capital investment projects.
• Analyze financial and operational information and communicate opportunities to reduce cost and maximize profit.
• Challenge business practices and continually improve upon processes.
• Maintain proactive involvement with accounting and operations management to identify areas for improved efficiency, cost reduction, and optimal inventory levels.
• Train, develop, and retain well qualified and high potential staff through the execution of plans that include recruitment, staff development, internal promotion, cross training, and evaluation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

What This Job Offers

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