What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at Food Management Search?
The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing and optimizing financial processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing valuable insights to support operational decision-making. The Plant Controller will work closely with senior management, operations teams, and corporate finance to achieve financial goals and maintain the facility's financial health. As a key member of the segment’s Finance Leadership team, the Plant Controller will play a central role in establishing and maintaining a culture of clarity, creativity, and accountability.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data by reconciling accounts and reviewing journal entries.
- Generate variance analyses and financial reports for management and corporate stakeholders.
- Collaborate with department heads to develop annual operating budgets.
- Monitor budget performance and provide recommendations for cost control and optimization.
- Prepare and update financial forecasts to support short-term and long-term planning.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, overhead, and variances to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Implement and monitor cost control initiatives, working closely with production and procurement teams.
- Supervise the valuation and control of inventory.
- Monitor inventory turnover rates and work on strategies to optimize inventory levels.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including financial and tax audits.
- Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency in financial operations.
- Implement best practices and automation where applicable to streamline financial processes.
- Provide financial analysis and data-driven insights to aid operational decision-making.
- Support senior management in evaluating capital investments and new business initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Five years of progressive financial manufacturing experience.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting, reporting, and analysis.
- Proficiency in cost accounting and financial modeling.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in using financial software, ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.