Plant Controller
Description:
Job Description
The Plant Controller is responsible for accounting duties including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations, financial statement review and analysis, internal control compliance and documentation, and other accounting functions as assigned. Responsible for management of standard cost system and costing processes. Also, responsible for management reporting duties including analysis of variances vs budget, labor reports and ad hoc reports to support Plant Management, Corporate Manufacturing and Corporate Accounting. Responsible for the annual budget, including labor. Supervises, mentors and develops a team of between 2 and 4 accountants. Requires solid understanding of accounting concepts and their application, ability to review and analyze information, and develop an understanding of the business and related financial reporting. Projects involve implementation of processes to support changing business needs and internal control compliance.
Detailed duties and responsibilities:
Responsible for timely and accurate month-end accounting close and associated tasks.
Reviews account reconciliations and General Ledger account balances for compliance with GAAP, internal policies and internal controls.
Daily, weekly and monthly compilation of key performance indicators for management review.
Reviews and in some cases, prepares closing journal entries for recording and allocating direct costs.
Assist in the maintenance and update of the standard cost system.
Perform daily review of inventory cycle count adjustments and weekly and monthly inventory reconciliations. Perform quarterly inventory observations.
Leads the plant budgeting and forecasting processes.
Performs variance analysis of direct labor, material usage variance, yields, purchase price variances, and overhead expenses
Identifies and communicates accounting issues and problems.
Assists with opportunities to streamline and improve accounting transactions and works with the business to provide accounting support to meet customer needs.
Assists with projects and initiatives to develop and enhance transactional process and reporting tools.
Seeks opportunities to streamline and improve accounting transactions and work with the business to provide accounting and analytical support to meet internal customer needs.
Investigate troubled accounts, communicate problems and provide solutions.
Able to deliver under pressure and meet deadlines.
Able to manipulate large amounts of data.
Ad hoc reports as needed.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. CPA or MBA preferred.
Minimum of 5+ years General Accounting experience with a solid understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
Minimum of 2+ years in a standard cost manufacturing environment with costing analysis
Minimum of 2+ year experience supervising direct reports
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good analytical and computer skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, look ups, databases and ERP Accounting systems.
Must have the ability to make decisions, appear for work on time, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures and to accept constructive criticism.
Strong attention to detail and a desire to assume new responsibilities.
Organization, attention to detail and the ability to analyze data.
Preferred qualifications:
Food or CPG industry experience is a plus
Experience with Essbase is a plus
Language Requirements: Must be able to read, write and speak English
Other Information:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
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