Plant Controller

Job Summary:

The Plant Controllerwillbe responsible fordirecting andensuring all financial, production scheduling,and inventory functions are performed inan accurateandtimelyfashion following accepted accounting principles in a manufacturing environment.Primary functions include analyzing data associated with manufacturing costs, materialpurchasing, inventory, product design, and labor, tracking, approving, and reviewing all capital expenditures,and preparing annual operating financial plans for the facility.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This positionmayhave supervisory responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic financial support forthe assigned plant, advising on financialdecisionsand contributing to long-term financial planning.

• Collect and analyze data associated with manufacturing costs, materialpurchasing, inventory, product design, and labor and reports on budgeted costs versus actual costs to ensureaccurateinventory valuation, including transaction integrity.

• Track and report cost reduction activity at the facility and report tothe relevant parties.

• Responsiblefor ensuring adequate financial controls are in place for all plant financial reporting,including inventories and fixed assets.

• Ensure manufacturing variances are understood and actionable based on the collection and analysis of data.

• Preparation of monthly manufacturing variance forecasting and reporting as well as annual budget todetermineplant rates andpreparemonthly commentsregardingperformance to budget and other areas of importance.

• Monitors plant productivity KPIs.

• Responsible for analyzing plantCapexrequests to ensureappropriate expenditure.

• Review and approve all expenses and Accounts Payable Invoices as they are receivedbeforeapproval bythePlant Manager.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex financial data.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

• Detail-oriented witha high levelof accuracy and strong problem-solving abilities.

• Willingness to learn and grow in a challenging and fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree inaccounting or finance.

• Minimum offiveyears of experience in manufacturing accounting.

• Acombination of education and equivalent work experience.

• Management experiencerequired.

• CMAcertificationpreferred.

• Proficiencyin financial analysis tools and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and experience working with financial modules is desirable.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:

Thework environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

• Employeesregularly workina manufacturing environment.