Phillips Tube Group, Inc.
Position Summary
The Plant Controller / Cost Accountant plays a key role in managing the financial performance of the plant. This position is responsible for all accounting, budgeting, and financial planning activities within the plant, with a strong focus on cost accounting, inventory control, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a hands-on financial leader with strong analytical capabilities and deep manufacturing cost knowledge. Core Values
Trustworthy
– Exhibiting honesty and respect Quality Driven
– Exceeding customer expectations and striving for excellence Customer Focused
– Being flexible and responsive, both internally and externally Innovative
– Always pioneering and implementing beneficial solutions Growth Minded
– Seeking to learn, grow and succeed personally and professionally Key Performance Objectives
Prepares and analyzes Middletown Plant financial statements and other reports to monitor the financial health and progress of the plant to facilitate sound and prompt financial decision making. – 30% Manages accurate inventory reporting and provides inventory cost analysis for all plants – 15% Prepares financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the Middletown Plant – 15% Leading and delivering on Digital Finance transformation by identifying areas for technology adoption and streamlining – 15% Perform ad-hoc analysis where required to assist in management decision making – 10% Note: Fifteen percent of time is reserved for ancillary activities, interruptions, and unplanned events. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned. Interpersonal Responsibilities
Leads, manages, and directs accounting staff, providing timely feedback on productivity and work quality, delegating overtime, tracking, and approving labor hours and vacation/absences as well as conducting performance reviews, essential training and develop and managing disciplinary actions as needed. Maintains open communication with the CFO, providing regular financial updates so that all parties at PTG are up to date in financial business matters. Acts as the primary liaison between PTG and their auditors, assisting and providing any requested information when necessary. Communicates regularly with Plant Managers on the progress and development of individual projects to manage costs in alignment with assigned budgets and provide advice and guidance in financial matters to minimize risk. Lead all plant-level financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Serve as a key business partner to the Plant Manager and operations team, providing financial insights to support decision-making. Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Maintain timely and accurate financial statements, ensuring alignment with corporate reporting requirements. Oversee plant audits and ensure compliance with SOX (if applicable), tax, and regulatory standards. Analyze variances between actuals and budgets; recommend corrective actions. Maintain and analyze standard costs; investigate and explain variances. Monitor cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory valuations, and production efficiency. Perform BOM (Bill of Materials) reviews, routings, and labor cost assessments. Support month-end and year-end closing processes with accurate cost entries and reconciliations. Track manufacturing KPIs and drive initiatives to improve cost efficiency. Analyze product margins, cost trends, and plant profitability. Education and Experience Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related major or equivalent professional experience is required Certified public accountants (CPA) or certified financial analysts (CFA) are preferred Must have at least 5 years of accounting experience. Small business environment preferred. Manufacturing or industrial sector experience is highly desirable Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing Industries
Manufacturing
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The Plant Controller / Cost Accountant plays a key role in managing the financial performance of the plant. This position is responsible for all accounting, budgeting, and financial planning activities within the plant, with a strong focus on cost accounting, inventory control, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a hands-on financial leader with strong analytical capabilities and deep manufacturing cost knowledge. Core Values
Trustworthy
– Exhibiting honesty and respect Quality Driven
– Exceeding customer expectations and striving for excellence Customer Focused
– Being flexible and responsive, both internally and externally Innovative
– Always pioneering and implementing beneficial solutions Growth Minded
– Seeking to learn, grow and succeed personally and professionally Key Performance Objectives
Prepares and analyzes Middletown Plant financial statements and other reports to monitor the financial health and progress of the plant to facilitate sound and prompt financial decision making. – 30% Manages accurate inventory reporting and provides inventory cost analysis for all plants – 15% Prepares financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the Middletown Plant – 15% Leading and delivering on Digital Finance transformation by identifying areas for technology adoption and streamlining – 15% Perform ad-hoc analysis where required to assist in management decision making – 10% Note: Fifteen percent of time is reserved for ancillary activities, interruptions, and unplanned events. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned. Interpersonal Responsibilities
Leads, manages, and directs accounting staff, providing timely feedback on productivity and work quality, delegating overtime, tracking, and approving labor hours and vacation/absences as well as conducting performance reviews, essential training and develop and managing disciplinary actions as needed. Maintains open communication with the CFO, providing regular financial updates so that all parties at PTG are up to date in financial business matters. Acts as the primary liaison between PTG and their auditors, assisting and providing any requested information when necessary. Communicates regularly with Plant Managers on the progress and development of individual projects to manage costs in alignment with assigned budgets and provide advice and guidance in financial matters to minimize risk. Lead all plant-level financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Serve as a key business partner to the Plant Manager and operations team, providing financial insights to support decision-making. Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Maintain timely and accurate financial statements, ensuring alignment with corporate reporting requirements. Oversee plant audits and ensure compliance with SOX (if applicable), tax, and regulatory standards. Analyze variances between actuals and budgets; recommend corrective actions. Maintain and analyze standard costs; investigate and explain variances. Monitor cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory valuations, and production efficiency. Perform BOM (Bill of Materials) reviews, routings, and labor cost assessments. Support month-end and year-end closing processes with accurate cost entries and reconciliations. Track manufacturing KPIs and drive initiatives to improve cost efficiency. Analyze product margins, cost trends, and plant profitability. Education and Experience Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related major or equivalent professional experience is required Certified public accountants (CPA) or certified financial analysts (CFA) are preferred Must have at least 5 years of accounting experience. Small business environment preferred. Manufacturing or industrial sector experience is highly desirable Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing Industries
Manufacturing
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