Plant Controller

Saint-Gobain

CLEARWATER, FL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Access Control, Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Biology, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Growth, Business Practices, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Modeling, Dental Insurance, Electronics, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Policies, Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, Gap Analysis, Healthcare, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Inventory Cycle Counts, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Medical Equipment, Medications, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Management, People Management, Performance Management, Physical Inventory, Plant Management, Polymers, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Resolve Customer Issues, Retirement Plan, Site Evaluation, Standards Development, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Vision Plan

LOCATION

CLEARWATER, FL

POSTED

1 day ago

Plant Controller - with Financial & Cost Accounting Experience; Manufacturing Facility, Clearwater, FL

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The Site Controller will ensure adherence to financial policies and ICRF controls, improving internal business processes, such as loss deployment, to support Saint-Gobain Life Sciences' growth & profitability model. Will play key leadership role providing financial analyses and recommendations to the Plant Manager and ensure the sites/teams' efforts are aligned to strategic objectives.

+ Will lead the annual forecast, budget, plan process at the site and providing accurate explanations of significant variances, including analysis of actual vs. budget and/or forecast.Focus on timely month-end results/reporting but importantly strategic planning to ensure the business is growing profitability.

+ Will manage the processes of the month-end close to ensure alignment of the HPS/LS deadlines, prepare, approve general entries/reconciliations (as needed/required), and ensureaccuracy/integrity of the balance sheet (quality of working capital, changes in fixed assets, etc.).

+ Lead the annual standard cost development process for the site to ensure transparency of cost/margin.

+ Ensure all plant accounting activities comply with the processes outlined in the ICRF, IFRS, HPS/LS policies, and sound business practices.Month-end close in QAD, DSS inputs, reconciliations/upload to Blackline, coordinating & preparing internal financial reporting (Monthly GM report – Operational analysis of scrap, labor & overhead cost/variances, Monthly Presentations – Trends/Risks & Opportunities, weeklyflash, mid-month pulse checks, etc.).

+ Support LS & Operations Controller with the AD HOC requests, annual plan, budget & standard cost development process. Proactively interact with supervisors, plant leadership team as well as senior management to ensure all parties have a clear and accurate picture of the plant’s overall financial performance.

+ Support CI/WCM initiatives (participation in Kaizen’s, problem-solving events) ensuring countermeasures, projects are defined with clear financial objectives & results are tracked and reported accordingly.

+ Lead loss deployment and Co-manage along with the project manager the capital process & provide guidance/assistance preparing Madison’s, CARs⋯Create forward-looking financial reviews/assessments, including models, cost/benefit, margin impact, etc.

+ Lead the annual completion of the ICRF gap analysis & ensure the execution of action plans, adherence - Segregation of Duties, system/access controls are in place. Evaluate site internalcontrols.

+ Coordinate physical inventory and cycle count program to achieve site and SBU goals.

REQUIRED:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting, Finance or Related Field; Required.

Master's Degree - Business, Accounting, Finance or Related Field; Preferred.

Experience:

3+ years of experience working in a Manufacturing/Plant environment within cost

accounting/controllership capacity; Required.

3+ years of experience working within/supporting Corporate/Finance Environment; Required.

3+ years within/with Operational Leadership/Management function/capabilities; Required.

Experience with ERP Systems (i.e. SAP, QAD, Oracle); Required.

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing

and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life’s critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com .

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

LiveWell Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

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Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan

Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

Commuter Benefits

Group Legal

Identity Theft Protection

Auto and Home Insurance

Pet Insurance and Discounts

Back-up Child & Elder Care

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Saint-Gobain

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