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Aston Carter

Plant Controller (Aberdeen WA)

Aston Carter, Aberdeen, Washington, United States, 98520

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Aston Carter Description

One of the leading producers of canned and bottled juices is seeking a new Plant Controller to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations and performance of a designated manufacturing plant. Your focus will be on managing the plant's budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial information. You will collaborate closely with the plant management team to review budget proposals, advise about insurance needs, and serve as a key member of plant leadership. Additionally, you will manage the plant Finance team, develop positive employee relations, and provide reports to Finance leadership on plant performance. Description

One of the leading producers of canned and bottled juices is seeking a new Plant Controller to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations and performance of a designated manufacturing plant. Your focus will be on managing the plant's budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial information. You will collaborate closely with the plant management team to review budget proposals, advise about insurance needs, and serve as a key member of plant leadership. Additionally, you will manage the plant Finance team, develop positive employee relations, and provide reports to Finance leadership on plant performance.

Responsibilities

Prepare reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in a manufacturing expense organization.

Directs the preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification.

Advise management about insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.

Direct determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.

Provides management with timely reviews of an organization’s financial status and progress in its various programs and activities. Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing process.

Manage the Finance Department.

Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team in developing the plant’s strategic direction, establishing priorities, and allocating resources.

Work effectively with plant functional managers to develop and maintain a positive employee relations environment.

Accountability for financial support and follow-up of capital projects.

Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned or per each location’s needs.

Performs month-end closing activities, including journal entry preparation or review, and general ledger account reviews to ensure accurate representation of plant or receiving station results.

Assists with the periodic review of inventory and fixed assets records, including supporting physical counts and observations.

Responsible for monthly reporting of plant cost savings initiatives (CSIs) and working with CSI project leaders to establish project savings measurement.

Participates in plant initiatives to support safety, quality, and operations objectives.

Reviews production order variances and material loss reporting and communicates improvement opportunities to plant management.

Reviews quarter-end and fiscal year-end activities, including balance sheet account reconciliations and other activities as requested by the Corporate Accounting team. Identifies inaccuracies and directs the correction of problem areas.

Provides recommendations for process improvements to the month-end closing process and other routine monthly, quarterly, and annual processes.

Completes or reviews monthly FP&A activities, including variance reporting, business scorecard reporting, presentations, and IBP forecasting.

Provides full support to local plant and receiving station teams for any “boots on the ground” activities requiring Finance involvement.

Supports the annual operating plan (AOP) process, including performing calculations of budget amounts, providing support to business partners, reviewing BOM changes, and reviewing budget for variances against established baselines or targets.

Provide business analysis and support to plant & receiving operations as required.

Coordinates the annual property taxes process and reporting.

Skills

Budgeting, Month end, Financial reporting, Forecasting, Cost accounting, Cost analysis, Financial statement, Inventory accounting

Top Skills Details

Budgeting, Month-end, Financial reporting,F orecasting, Cost accounting

Education

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

Master's Degree (Preferred

Work Experience:

At least 5 Years of Experience

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Benefits

Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Telehealth services

Fertility benefits

Transgender benefits

1:1 health coaching and more

401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end

Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses

Flexible scheduling options

Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)

Sick accrual of one hour for every 40 hours worked

Holiday pay for 12 holidays

Career development and growth opportunities

Tuition/Education assistance programs

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Scholarship programs for children of employees

Parental leave

Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.

Adoption assistance

Bereavement leave

Up to $300 fitness reimbursement

Up to $300 massage reimbursement

Employee appreciation events

Employee discounts

Charitable giving

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Aberdeen,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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