Plant Controller

Our client is currently seeking a Plant Controller for their Manufacturing Facility near Buffalo NY.  The Controller will lead the Accounting and Financial Planning for the site.  The Controller will partner with plant leadership to drive financial excellence, support strategic operational initiatives, and provide strong financial guidance.  This will include overseeing all aspects of financial operations, including close processes, general ledger management, cost accounting & budgeting,  Candidates with 3-5 years of Financial / Accounting Leadership Experience in Manufacturing are preferred. 

Interested candidates should contact Lee Douglas @ 610 617-1447 or email a current resume to LDouglas@judge.com 

• Analyze financial data and present financial reports.  Present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of financial status.
• Work with site leadership to drive financial excellence within the site and provide accounting and FP&A support to the site at all levels.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications around financial goals at all levels throughout the site.
• Assist the plant manager in managing inventory working capital and driving continuous improvements in this area.
• Oversee & prepare monthly/quarterly consolidated supplemental detail in support of monthly financial reports including ad hoc reports and analyses of division finances that facilitate decision making.
• Coordinate all audit activity and align department strategy with organizational goals.

• Bachelor Degree Accounting, Finance or simialr field.
• 3-5 years experience in Financial / Accounting Management - Preferably in Manufacturing 
• Proven and effective leadership and management skills.
• Solid experience working in a manufacturing environment - Working with plant leadership to drive financial excellence within the plant including managing costs / cost accounting .
• Solid experience managing reporting, budget development and analysis, the general ledger and coordinating audit activities.
• Analytical thinking, ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports.