What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at James Hardie?
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.
With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.
For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.
Summary
The Plant Controller II will be responsible for providing comprehensive financial leadership to the plant. The Plant Controller functions as the leading accounting professional in the plant and is responsible for the accurate reporting of results and maintenance of the company’s assets, through balance sheet integrity and providing a rigorous control environment. The Plant Controller also serves as the business partner to the Plant Manager to focus largely on providing financial and operational leadership and improvements, including identifying and driving cost reductions.
What You’ll Do:
Provide accurate reporting of results and maintenance of the company’s assets through balance sheet integrity and providing a rigorous control environment as the lead accountant and financial professional at the plant:
Foster a strong control environment in the plant and ensure balance sheet integrity and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Adhere to sound internal control processes, improve any control deficiencies, and set the proper routines and processes related to internal controls. Mitigate business risks as they are identified.
Work cross-functionally with central accounting to lead control and efficiency initiatives resulting in a better control environment that is easier to monitor.
Manage a complete and thorough month end close process, including owning all plant accounting operations, reporting, and plant financial statements
Prepare and manage the annual budget process, and coordinate and manage regular forecast updates.
Analyze and interpret plant operation results, evaluating variances, and assessing the effects on the plant’s operations
Monitor financial performance to identify and drive cost reductions
Serve as project manager on cost reduction initiatives, working cross functionally with engineers, procurement, and plant operators to drive cost reductions
Coordinate with plant operations to prepare business cases to support capital investments, including financial justification and proper accounting treatment.
Act as a strong example of integrity and ‘Doing the Right Thing’
Drive negotiations with key vendors either directly or via partnering with procurement
Serve as the business partner to the Plant Manager to focus on providing financial and operational leadership and improvements, including identifying and driving cost reductions:
Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports for plant and corporate management
Provide management with the strategic tools and reports to drive business results
Manage plant performance on improvement goals and KPI’s
Drive operational improvements, including development, implementation, and maintenance
Support multiple manufacturing production lines
Manage others and provide leadership, ongoing development, mentoring, and strong learning experiences:
Lead, coach, and mentor a team of 2 to 5 Cost Accountants, Buyers, and/or Clerks
Delegate day-to-day accounting activities to the Cost Analyst and other accounting staff as appropriate
Providing effective leadership to staff, direct reports, and others in the Company to improve their performance and directing their career development
Train and develop staff to ensure that their work is progressing as desired in the areas of proper collection, calculation, and reporting of cost, production, inventory, and other financial information to aid in career progression
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
Minimum of eight or more years of manufacturing/cost accounting experience required
Prior Leadership/management Experience Preferred
ERP systems software experience required, SAP preferred
CPA or CMA preferred
Exceptional knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley
Demonstrated ability in managing a general ledger resulting in accurate books and records while driving efficiencies in these areas
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines and quality of execution, as well as effectively taking action to solve problems while exhibiting sound judgment and successful stress tolerance
Demonstrated experience and ability in compiling annual operating plans and budgets, combined with the ability to successfully apply forecasting techniques and skills to develop and evaluate business goals and strategies, analyze information to derive insights and implications to initiate planning and/or re-planning, and controlling actual results versus budget
Demonstrated advanced skills with various standard software (Microsoft Word, Excel, including pivot tables & VlLOOKUPs, PowerPoint, & Outlook, and internet), and other financially-related and proprietary software
Demonstrated experience in process improvements & cost savings plans
Demonstrated knowledge of financial and cost accounting processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment, including accounting for and maintaining inventory and project costing.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability in guiding direct reports to accomplish performance goals
Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the demonstrated ability to convey ideas to a diverse audience and ability to relate well to others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals
Results-oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion
Teamwork/ collaboration expertise with significant experience in team/project-oriented activities
Ability to communicate cost and financial information to all levels across the business
Business acumen to elicit trust and credibility with all levels of the organization
“Shop floor” experience in a manufacturing environment (not just assembly)
Extensive experience with fixed asset and capital project tracking
Proven track record directing external resources to manage and execute effectively
What You’ll Receive:
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $180,000 to $190,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.
For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.
Summary
The Plant Controller II will be responsible for providing comprehensive financial leadership to the plant. The Plant Controller functions as the leading accounting professional in the plant and is responsible for the accurate reporting of results and maintenance of the company’s assets, through balance sheet integrity and providing a rigorous control environment. The Plant Controller also serves as the business partner to the Plant Manager to focus largely on providing financial and operational leadership and improvements, including identifying and driving cost reductions.
What You’ll Do:
Provide accurate reporting of results and maintenance of the company’s assets through balance sheet integrity and providing a rigorous control environment as the lead accountant and financial professional at the plant:
Foster a strong control environment in the plant and ensure balance sheet integrity and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Adhere to sound internal control processes, improve any control deficiencies, and set the proper routines and processes related to internal controls. Mitigate business risks as they are identified.
Work cross-functionally with central accounting to lead control and efficiency initiatives resulting in a better control environment that is easier to monitor.
Manage a complete and thorough month end close process, including owning all plant accounting operations, reporting, and plant financial statements
Prepare and manage the annual budget process, and coordinate and manage regular forecast updates.
Analyze and interpret plant operation results, evaluating variances, and assessing the effects on the plant’s operations
Monitor financial performance to identify and drive cost reductions
Serve as project manager on cost reduction initiatives, working cross functionally with engineers, procurement, and plant operators to drive cost reductions
Coordinate with plant operations to prepare business cases to support capital investments, including financial justification and proper accounting treatment.
Act as a strong example of integrity and ‘Doing the Right Thing’
Drive negotiations with key vendors either directly or via partnering with procurement
Serve as the business partner to the Plant Manager to focus on providing financial and operational leadership and improvements, including identifying and driving cost reductions:
Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports for plant and corporate management
Provide management with the strategic tools and reports to drive business results
Manage plant performance on improvement goals and KPI’s
Drive operational improvements, including development, implementation, and maintenance
Support multiple manufacturing production lines
Manage others and provide leadership, ongoing development, mentoring, and strong learning experiences:
Lead, coach, and mentor a team of 2 to 5 Cost Accountants, Buyers, and/or Clerks
Delegate day-to-day accounting activities to the Cost Analyst and other accounting staff as appropriate
Providing effective leadership to staff, direct reports, and others in the Company to improve their performance and directing their career development
Train and develop staff to ensure that their work is progressing as desired in the areas of proper collection, calculation, and reporting of cost, production, inventory, and other financial information to aid in career progression
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
Minimum of eight or more years of manufacturing/cost accounting experience required
Prior Leadership/management Experience Preferred
ERP systems software experience required, SAP preferred
CPA or CMA preferred
Exceptional knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley
Demonstrated ability in managing a general ledger resulting in accurate books and records while driving efficiencies in these areas
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines and quality of execution, as well as effectively taking action to solve problems while exhibiting sound judgment and successful stress tolerance
Demonstrated experience and ability in compiling annual operating plans and budgets, combined with the ability to successfully apply forecasting techniques and skills to develop and evaluate business goals and strategies, analyze information to derive insights and implications to initiate planning and/or re-planning, and controlling actual results versus budget
Demonstrated advanced skills with various standard software (Microsoft Word, Excel, including pivot tables & VlLOOKUPs, PowerPoint, & Outlook, and internet), and other financially-related and proprietary software
Demonstrated experience in process improvements & cost savings plans
Demonstrated knowledge of financial and cost accounting processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment, including accounting for and maintaining inventory and project costing.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability in guiding direct reports to accomplish performance goals
Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the demonstrated ability to convey ideas to a diverse audience and ability to relate well to others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals
Results-oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion
Teamwork/ collaboration expertise with significant experience in team/project-oriented activities
Ability to communicate cost and financial information to all levels across the business
Business acumen to elicit trust and credibility with all levels of the organization
“Shop floor” experience in a manufacturing environment (not just assembly)
Extensive experience with fixed asset and capital project tracking
Proven track record directing external resources to manage and execute effectively
What You’ll Receive:
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $180,000 to $190,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
- Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
- Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
- Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
- Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
- Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
- Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives | James Hardie
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Salary : $180,000 - $190,000