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Scope of Position
The Plant Controller will report directly to the Regional Controller and oversee the plant's financial operations. This role is essential in delivering financial insight, ensuring operational control, and driving effective planning and reporting. The Plant Controller will be a key business partner to site leadership, supporting strategic initiatives and process improvement.
Responsibilities
This role is focused across three strategic areas: Insight, Control, and Planning & Reporting. Insight: Financial & Operational Leadership Identify and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize conversion costs and drive operational improvements. Lead analysis of plant productivity and cost trends; actively support the A3 continuous improvement process and reporting requirements. Partner with operations to evaluate plant profitability at the SKU/mold level and identify cost reduction opportunities. Support capital management by preparing financial analyses for cost savings and maintenance initiatives (AFEs). Educate and mentor plant staff on financial acumen, budget tracking, and performance drivers. Assist with plant-level functions such as safety, quality, and operational support during leadership vacancies. Use forecast data to help operations proactively manage spend, labor, and organizational structure. Control: Governance & Compliance Support internal and external audits and maintain accurate standard costing. Oversee inventory control, including monthly physical counts, slow-moving/obsolete inventory reduction, and FIFO compliance. Ensure accurate tracking and auditing of fixed assets. Maintain compliance with internal controls, financial procedures, and SOX requirements (Building Blocks framework). Manage and support physical inventory processes and annual fixed asset audits. Planning & Reporting: Budgeting & Financial Management Manage monthly closing activities for the plant, including financial reporting and variance analysis. Serve as the scorekeeper for labor and variable spending; equip teams with tools to monitor and improve daily spend. Lead development of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and financial presentations for leadership. Perform standard cost development and approval, ensuring alignment with actual plant operations. Provide daily financial support to plant leadership, including analysis of manufacturing variances and special project support. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; advanced Excel skills essential. Experience with SAP, Business Information Warehouse (BW), and Hyperion (HFM) strongly preferred. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.
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The Plant Controller will report directly to the Regional Controller and oversee the plant's financial operations. This role is essential in delivering financial insight, ensuring operational control, and driving effective planning and reporting. The Plant Controller will be a key business partner to site leadership, supporting strategic initiatives and process improvement.
Responsibilities
This role is focused across three strategic areas: Insight, Control, and Planning & Reporting. Insight: Financial & Operational Leadership Identify and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize conversion costs and drive operational improvements. Lead analysis of plant productivity and cost trends; actively support the A3 continuous improvement process and reporting requirements. Partner with operations to evaluate plant profitability at the SKU/mold level and identify cost reduction opportunities. Support capital management by preparing financial analyses for cost savings and maintenance initiatives (AFEs). Educate and mentor plant staff on financial acumen, budget tracking, and performance drivers. Assist with plant-level functions such as safety, quality, and operational support during leadership vacancies. Use forecast data to help operations proactively manage spend, labor, and organizational structure. Control: Governance & Compliance Support internal and external audits and maintain accurate standard costing. Oversee inventory control, including monthly physical counts, slow-moving/obsolete inventory reduction, and FIFO compliance. Ensure accurate tracking and auditing of fixed assets. Maintain compliance with internal controls, financial procedures, and SOX requirements (Building Blocks framework). Manage and support physical inventory processes and annual fixed asset audits. Planning & Reporting: Budgeting & Financial Management Manage monthly closing activities for the plant, including financial reporting and variance analysis. Serve as the scorekeeper for labor and variable spending; equip teams with tools to monitor and improve daily spend. Lead development of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and financial presentations for leadership. Perform standard cost development and approval, ensuring alignment with actual plant operations. Provide daily financial support to plant leadership, including analysis of manufacturing variances and special project support. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; advanced Excel skills essential. Experience with SAP, Business Information Warehouse (BW), and Hyperion (HFM) strongly preferred. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.
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