Assistant Operations Controller (LR)

The Assistant Operations Controller will be a leader in the manufacturing organization, responsible for developing product costing for extruded and molded product lines, analyzing production variances, developing and publishing KPIs, and providing data to make fact-based, value-add decisions. He or she will engage directly with the senior management of the company as well as collaborate with various departments. This is an exciting position that has upward mobility and career development opportunities.

Your tasks

• Maintains standard cost system, performs cost rolls, and inventory revaluations as necessary. Ensures product costing accurately reflects all BOM & routing components, including materials, labor, overhead, and other relevant expenses.
• Improves costing transparency throughout the organization.
• Analyzes production variances, identifies root cause, and supports the operations team with mitigating actions.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of costs to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities and supports the operations team to develop and execute action plans.
• Provides value-added, fact-based analytics through the interpretation of financial results.
• Drives improved decision making through insightful analysis and strong relationships with key operations personnel.
• Participates in key operational initiatives (operational excellence, supply chain optimization, strategic projects, acquisitions, etc.).
• Develops, captures, and analyzes operational metrics to identify trends, support strategic changes and improves the company's financial performance.
• Develops financial analysis tools to assist in improved operations insights.
• Analyzes inventory levels and slow-moving stock.
• Develops costing plans for annual budgets.
• Supports the preparation of applications for Capital Expenditures and works to develop post-implementation reviews that will improve long term ROI and payback.
• Manages and maintains fixed assets for both the internal accounting.
• Understands internal controls and reviews local policies and procedures to assess best practices and risks.
• Supports the preparation of financial statements and all related activity including monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting, including the preparation and posting of journal entries as required.
• Coordinates with and supports external and internal auditors.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, or Finance. CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• Five (5) years' experience in accounting and finance.
• Three (3) years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably plastics injection molding and/or extrusion.
• Experience with ERP conversions preferred.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Experience with Power BI or other automation tools preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
  
  

Benefits

Clear vision and purpose

"We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" is our vision and this is what guides us. Our purpose "becoming better every day - since 1802" is what inspires us in our daily work.

Sustainability and innovation focus

We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.

Excellent learning tools

At GF we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.

Great career opportunities

GF as a global acting company provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to boost your career.

Your contact

Janet Gonzalez

HR Manager

janet.gonzalez@georgfischer.com

9271 Jeronimo Road

92618 Irvine

United States

Your work route

United States, Little Rock, AR

Who We Are

GF Piping Systems is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring.