Plant Controller

Plant Controller Job DescriptionPosition Summary:

The Plant Controller is responsible for adhering to the Company's Accounting Policies and Procedures by establishing a strong Internal Control environment in the facility. This position has complete responsibility for P&L and Balance Sheet creation and integrity, to include all necessary analysis of the results. They will manage the accounting staff and will operate as a business partner for the Plant Manager by identifying financial and operational risks and opportunities in advance and communicate them accordingly.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for adherence to the Company's Accounting Policies and Procedures. Establishes a strong Internal Control environment in the Plant.
• Complete responsibility for P&L and Balance Sheet creation and integrity, to include all necessary analysis of the results.
• Responsible for managing the Accounting staff.
• Operate as the business partner of the Plant Manager.
• Serve as a consultant and advisor on all financial matters in the plant.
• Identify Financial / Operational risks and opportunities in advance and communicate them to management.
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Performs other related duties

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Three to Five years of Accounting/Finance experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum of six months of supervisory experienced required
• Possess the necessary managerial skills to plan, organize, lead and control the Accounting functions.
• Must be able to analyze financial statements and manufacturing variances
• Must be thoroughly familiar with manufacturing processes, how BOM's & routings, labor reporting, standard costing and overhead allocations
• Must be familiar with budgeting / forecasting processes
• Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization
• Ability to apply understanding of the business and how own team contributes to the achievement of results
• Requires in-depth understanding and application of concepts, theories and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary