What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at American Rheinmetall?
Job Summary:
The Plant Controller position works with plant and financial management to effectively manage the finances and operations of the plant. This role will lead the financial staff at the plant and is accountable for all financial related plant-level responsibilities. This position will be ready to accurately explain the financial position of the company to Senior Management on a monthly basis or as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare monthly reports of results, monthly financial and cash flow forecasts, annual operating plan, and strategic planning.
- Analyze and accurately report current month’s financial results in accordance with corporate format and time requirements.
- Reviews and works with the Programs teams on the various programs and opportunities assess risks and opportunities to the financial health of the company.
- Update and ensure the program cost estimates are reasonable and explainable to generate realistic revenue figures and margin estimates.
- Manages Defense contract compliance and monthly progress billings
- Review labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, returns and inventory levels.
- Generate monthly financial reporting for the local management team, IFRS for corporate controlling, and GAAP for divisional consolidation.
- Reconcile inter-company and Balance Sheet accounts monthly.
- Analyze internal controls to ensure assets are adequately safeguarded and results are accurately reported.
- Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with the financial leadership.
- Directs and assists in the completion of special projects, as needed.
- Attend regular plant production meetings.
- Perform weekly walkthroughs of the plant.
- Lead a staff of two on daily requirements as well as provide guidance for financial reporting.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Significant experience and skillset in Microsoft office is required.
- A high proficiency in data manipulation in Microsoft Excel is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, (Navision desired, but not required) and a solid understanding of US GAAP.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Superior attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Experience:
- As least 3 years relevant experience as a plant controller, assistant controller or other relevant experience.
- Defense contracts experience desired but not required.
Background Prerequisites:
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
- Must be able to sit at a desk or workstation for approximately 70% of the workday to analyze data, review documentation, and compile reports.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.