CertainTeed
Plant Controller – CertainTeed
Join to apply for the Plant Controller role at CertainTeed. The incumbent will provide the Strongsville manufacturing plant, CertainTeed Architectural (CTA) group, and corporate staff with operational and financial reports and analyses regarding plant operating results. This position ensures that corporate and group financial procedures are followed and internal controls are maintained. Additionally, the incumbent makes recommendations for profitability improvements and ensures proper controls protect the company’s assets.
Responsibilities
Prepare and record all necessary plant‑related journal entries.
Manage the timely completion of the month‑end financial close.
Demonstrate awareness of all elements of a plant’s financial statements.
Prepare all post‑closing plant financial analysis, performance reports and meaningful commentary.
Prepare and coordinate the annual budget at the plant level.
Lead and direct the annual standard‑cost roll at plant for manufactured products.
Prepare, maintain, and analyze product and project costs.
Maintain proper spending controls.
Support the analytical needs of CTA Finance and other plant management staff.
Partner with plant management to increase plant efficiency and profitability.
Prepare analysis to understand the financial ramifications of current and proposed business actions.
Identify issues and proactively initiate analyses and solutions to plant issues.
Ensure compliance with SGC, CertainTeed and CTA policies, procedures and internal controls.
Oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
Assist in preparation of capital appropriation requests and facilitate/monitor Capex project completions.
Facilitate fixed asset capitalizations, transfers and retirements.
Track cost reduction projects and maintain required reporting.
Analyze and reconcile plant‑related balance sheet accounts.
Support external, internal and statutory audits.
Travel and support to other sites may be required.
Ad hoc analysis.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CA, CMA, CGA or MBA preferable or equivalent, complementary work experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience with a major manufacturing organization. A strong emphasis should be put on knowledge of management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and IFRS.
Strong analytical skills to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant’s financial results.
Strong IT aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web‑enabled environment), utilize business warehouse tools and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations.
Effective communication and presentation skills required.
Capable of leading a process team and able to define clear vision, goals, and service standards.
Ability to manage projects, work independently, and communicate effectively to all areas and levels of the location.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across plant and functional organizations.
Demonstrated customer service orientation.
Experience with SAP an asset.
Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization also an asset.
A little more about us Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm’s slogan “Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed” inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint‑Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
Benefits
Health and Well‑being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness and
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back‑up Child and Elder Care
Cleveland, OH $150,000.00–$175,000.00
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Responsibilities
Prepare and record all necessary plant‑related journal entries.
Manage the timely completion of the month‑end financial close.
Demonstrate awareness of all elements of a plant’s financial statements.
Prepare all post‑closing plant financial analysis, performance reports and meaningful commentary.
Prepare and coordinate the annual budget at the plant level.
Lead and direct the annual standard‑cost roll at plant for manufactured products.
Prepare, maintain, and analyze product and project costs.
Maintain proper spending controls.
Support the analytical needs of CTA Finance and other plant management staff.
Partner with plant management to increase plant efficiency and profitability.
Prepare analysis to understand the financial ramifications of current and proposed business actions.
Identify issues and proactively initiate analyses and solutions to plant issues.
Ensure compliance with SGC, CertainTeed and CTA policies, procedures and internal controls.
Oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
Assist in preparation of capital appropriation requests and facilitate/monitor Capex project completions.
Facilitate fixed asset capitalizations, transfers and retirements.
Track cost reduction projects and maintain required reporting.
Analyze and reconcile plant‑related balance sheet accounts.
Support external, internal and statutory audits.
Travel and support to other sites may be required.
Ad hoc analysis.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CA, CMA, CGA or MBA preferable or equivalent, complementary work experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience with a major manufacturing organization. A strong emphasis should be put on knowledge of management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and IFRS.
Strong analytical skills to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant’s financial results.
Strong IT aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web‑enabled environment), utilize business warehouse tools and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations.
Effective communication and presentation skills required.
Capable of leading a process team and able to define clear vision, goals, and service standards.
Ability to manage projects, work independently, and communicate effectively to all areas and levels of the location.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across plant and functional organizations.
Demonstrated customer service orientation.
Experience with SAP an asset.
Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization also an asset.
A little more about us Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm’s slogan “Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed” inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint‑Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
Benefits
Health and Well‑being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness and
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back‑up Child and Elder Care
Cleveland, OH $150,000.00–$175,000.00
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