Plant Controller

The Plant Controller will play a vital role in the businesses operating performance. This includes site financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance and providing strategic advice to plant management on key drivers influencing site performance. The Plant Controller plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial information for decision-making while at the same time driving a controlled environment that ensures integrity. The individual is expected to be an active participant in the plant level leadership team helping to drive improvements in site level performance. Responsibilities:Site Financial Reporting:Leads financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes Prepares and delivers the plant financial forecasts and projections to Plant Leader Monitors the plant's monthly closing process in conjunction with the accounting team Communicates results effectively to management and non-financial personnel Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan and forecast with the Site Ops Leader(s) as well as holding leadership accountable to plant budget & forecast Provides risk analysis for contingency planning Budgeting and Forecasting:Participates in the development of annual operational objectives for the plant that are aligned to Corporate strategic objectives Leads updating forecasts quarterly to provide a real time assessment of site results and the near-term outlook Monitors performance against budgets & forecast, providing insights and recommendations for improvement. Leads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value is optimized Drive Plant Profitability & Productivity:Leads actions in line with achieving targets, mitigating risk, and helping to prioritize resource needs Leads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value is optimized Provides insightful and competitive analytics that anticipate change and drive decision making Provides investment analysis helping to outline the appropriate return on investment Educates plant personnel on key performance metrics and ensure those metrics are tracked with high audit standards Compliance and Regulatory Reporting:Ensures that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including data integrity, asset protection, appropriate approval levels, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations (GAAP, tax compliance, etc.) Comfortable working with the tax and corporate accounting teams to support tax filings and our annual corporate audit Internal Controls and Risk Management:Help implement & maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure fiscal integrity of our systems and operating results Identify and mitigate financial risk through proactive analysis and control Cross-Functional Leadership & Team Contribution:Works across organization boundaries and all levels of the site(s) to achieve plant goals Supports plant events and leads/participates in teams (i.e. Kaizens, Green or Black Belt Projects)Shares best practices with other sites, i.e., process improvements, financial modeling and procedures changes. Aligns teams and resources to solve problems and drive results Provides support to team members at plant and is visible on the site floor Requirements:Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or related field. 5-7+ years or progressive experience with a heavy focus on manufacturing experience Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards. Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting principles and drivers of plant variances Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities Compensation:The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $100,000 - $130,000

Created: 2025-03-12