Plant Controller

Position Responsibilities:

• Monthly Closing: Prepare financial statements, report findings, conduct analysis, and perform journal entries/reconciliations.
• Cost Accounting: Investigate the sources of variances and identify potential solutions, including those related to price, production, and count variances.
• Management Reporting: Prepare standard reports and conduct ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Policy compliance: corporate financial policies and procedures, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley control ownership and oversight.
• Budgeting: Assist in the planning process and conduct monthly variance analysis.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of accounting and financial principles, regulations, and best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Excellent written and oral communication along with interpersonal skills.
• Experienced with basic office and accounting software programs and ERP systems.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Leadership abilities and capacity to work well within a team.
• Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Competence with financial software and technology.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic financial guidance to the plant leadership team, with recommendations for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and financial optimization opportunities.
• Maintain plant-level cost accounting and inventory systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of month-end closing processes.
• Manage the plant's financial performance by ensuring timely and accurate financial reports.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain the plant's annual budget and forecast cycles.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budget/forecast, providing analysis/insights to the plant leadership team.
• Collaborate with other CompX facilities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Assist in the preparation of audit workpapers and interact with external auditors.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports by compiling, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Ensure confidentiality of financial information and plans.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience with public companies and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Strong background in manufacturing, especially in cost accounting and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP systems (Infer Syteline is a plus) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• 7-10 years of experience in accounting and finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• CPA or advanced degree is not required.
• Advanced PC and spreadsheet skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Syteline ERP software is a plus.

Custom Marine Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.