Plant Controller

We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to join our team in DeQuincy, Louisiana. In this role, you will act as a key financial resource to the plant's management team, providing insights on inventory variances, product costing, and margin improvement strategies. This position requires hands-on involvement with inventory management, fixed assets, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance of standard cost inventory valuation and product costing within the accounting system.
• Manage and evaluate landed costs, variance analyses, and purchase price discrepancies in collaboration with the Supply Chain team.
• Lead continuous improvements in inventory transaction processes alongside the Sales and Operations teams.
• Execute month-end close tasks, including inventory reporting, reconciliation, journal entry accruals, and fixed asset depreciation.
• Provide detailed analysis of manufacturing operations, equipment utilization, and profitability of key customer accounts.
• Assist in preparing plant cost center reports and perform financial comparisons of budget versus actual results.
• Support cycle count and year-end inventory count objectives, ensuring accurate performance analysis and reporting.
• Enforce company policies regarding the capitalization of fixed assets to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate on special projects and provide support during internal and external audits.
• Generate payroll-related reports to assist the Human Resources department.

For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half 504-383-0743