Plant Controller II

Position Summary:

The Plant Controller is a key leader on the plant leadership team and the lead financial advisor to the plant management. Contributes to all areas of plant management and provide strong financial leadership. The Plant Controller is responsible for planning and coordinating plant budget and business planning activities in alignment with corporate policies and practices. The incumbent will provide financial direction to the plant and provide recommendations to improve site performance. Key areas of responsibility will include spend analysis, material and labor variance analysis, forecasting, KPI management and reporting, asset safeguarding and efficiencies, and evaluation / tracking cost initiatives.

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:

• Manage all accounting operations including Inventory/Cost Accounting, standard cost maintenance / annual cost rolls of Material / Labor / OH, and financial results
• Manage month-end closing and prepare monthly financial statements and other operational reports for site; identify direct connections to enhance operational reporting on efficiency, scrap, etc (OneStream)
• Analyze variances and perform trend analysis to communicate explanations to management with recommended actions, identification of root cause, opportunities for improvement
• Determine fixed and variable cost structures/elements and model flex forecasts with business changes including consolidation, launch, transition
• Prepare forecasts of income statement, balance sheets, and statement of cash flows for the Plant
• Asset safeguarding: oversee inventory balances, cycle counts, support working capital improvement plans, participate in capital expenditure development business case and post-spend audit
• Work with management to develop and track a database of risk & opportunities
• Lead financial and operational budget, provide monthly bridge to results for full P&L
• Must work across organization boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve plant, country or corporate objectives
• Integrates and trains new staff while leading the continued professional development of the existing team
• Shares best practices across global finance team, e.g. process improvements, financial modeling and procedures changes
• Provides proactive / unsolicited consultation, interpretation and education of complex financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders used to drive business decisions
• Collaborates with Plant Manager, Division Leader and senior management to explain results, make improvements, manage projects, identify inefficiencies, understand operations and lead the development of complex analysis
• Monitor and implement plant internal controls (in conjunction with corporate policies) as necessary to ensure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and identify risks
• Ensures proper accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as local statutory requirements
• Estimate product costs to support quoting activities
• Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• At least 3-5 years' experience in a similar position in manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Cost Accounting experience
• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office and Manufacturing financial software - experience with Plex, OneStream, HFM system is a bonus
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in handling multiple concurrent tasks and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries from the business.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, public groups, peers and staff.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues, and staff in charge
• Must demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and character and promote ethical business behavior throughout the organization
• Must be a team player and act cooperatively with the business
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to reach a common goal
• Demonstrate strong and pragmatic business acumen
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field