Plant Controller

SunCoke Energy

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Plant Controller will lead the accounting department, overseeing all accounting operations and financial close processes. This role involves preparing financial reports, analyzing variances, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulations. The Plant Controller will also partner with leadership on financial planning, manage capital budgets, and drive process improvements. Additionally, this position involves supervising and developing the accounting team, setting goals, and fostering effective collaboration across departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Accounting
• 6+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis
• 3+ years of experience managing people
• Expertise in Excel and basic modelling required
• Strong understanding of manual and automated accounting systems; advanced computer/software skills (including ERP)
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and numerical skills; high attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication; able to succinctly communicate business correspondence and procedures confidently to senior leaders and cross-functional groups
• Well organized; able to manage multiple priorities and projects alongside routine responsibilities
• Collaborative, participative leadership style; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse personalities
• Sound judgment and decisiveness; able to establish credibility and align work to organizational priorities

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience highly desirable with fundamental understanding of cost accounting concepts
• Experience in business intelligence applications highly desirable
• Experience in Oracle Cloud ERP and IBM Planning Analytics a plus
• CPA certification highly desirable
• Audit experience highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead the full monthly close cycle including general ledger, cost accounting, sales, production, inventory, coal purchasing, capital spend, invoice review, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Analyze and explain variances versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Coordinate timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting deliverables and submissions to Corporate FP&A and Financial Reporting.
• Collaborate with third-party inventory terminals to obtain accurate sales and inventory records.
• Review and approve work outputs to ensure quality, timeliness, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Coordinate activities with internal and external auditors; ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations, including SOX.
• Review quarterly inventory surveys and ensure results are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety and/or environmental permits, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with plant leadership, corporate leadership and corporate FP&A to develop and execute financial plans, including the annual budget and monthly forecasts.
• Manage capital budgeting, track capital spend, and support capital project approvals, evaluations, and justifications.
• Assess lease v buy analysis and summarize and report results.
• Interface with operating departments on accounting needs and provide analytical support.
• Participate in operating meetings and plant walk-arounds; provide financial support to safety and communications initiatives.
• Complete ERP testing for routine quarterly patches and enhancement requests.
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls, and productivity.
• Travel to corporate offices or other plant locations as needed for meetings and training (minimal).
• Supervise and develop the Accounting Department through training, coaching and mentorship.
• Set goals for direct reports aligned with plant and corporate objectives.
• Work effectively with team members at all levels; consult with Human Resources and corporate resources as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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