Regional Controller

Mauser Packaging Solutions•York, PA

About The Position

The Regional Controller is responsible for plant analysis throughout the month, month-end close activities, standard cost analysis, standardization and improvement of processes, internal reporting, and annual audits for 3-4 plants. This position issues timely and accurate plant level financial statements and provision of meaningful analysis of variances in business performance. This person must be a self-starter, excited by the opportunity to make a tangible impact, adept at communicating with multiple levels of an organization, and work with teams cross functionally. The Regional Controller will engage regularly with internal and external partners so effective partnership skills and strong communication is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred
Minimum 5 years experience in progressively responsible accounting roles
Technical Accounting knowledge/proficiency: solid understanding of GAAP
Extensive manufacturing and cost accounting experience.
Experienced in implementing/maintaining internal controls
Experienced with major ERP systems (SAP Preferred)
Demonstrated ability to drive change across multiple functions.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated. Capable of monitoring and prioritizing competing tasks and projects.
Team player attitude and adept at multi-level cross cultural communication.
Advanced Excel skills
Must be willing to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

Provide business partnering support to Plant Leadership (Cost reduction opportunity identification and monitoring and Benchmark/trend reporting)
Build rapport, glean insights from, and influence management in order to deliver results
Analyze overhead, cost of sales and actual manufacturing costs compared to budget, forecast and prior periods
Prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs, and report factors affecting prices and profitability of products
Review standard costs for reasonability and accuracy on a regular basis and supports the periodic update of standard costs
Prepare Monthly Plant Financial Outlook, Periodic forecasts and Annual Budget
Day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, inventory, cost accounting and fixed asset management
Manage the monthly accounting close process including journal entry review and variance analysis to deliver complete, accurate and timely financial reporting
Provide supporting documentation for company audits
Provide accounting support for corporate and operations functions
Develop, propose, and drive the implementation of sustainable process improvements
Participate and support relevant projects and initiatives
Other duties as assigned