Plant Controller- Finance & Accounting

Position Summary

Directs and oversees accounting operations for a single plant within an organization.  Manage financial and operating performance through month end activities and financial reporting. Ensure accounting department procedures and activities are in line with company objectives and all compliance requirements. The Plant Controller is a hands-on “do’er” and a business partner who is highly proactive and accustomed to successfully partnering with leadership.

Essential Responsibilities

• Partner for site leadership, pro-actively taking responsibility for budgeting, forecasting processes and business decisions
• Support plant operations with timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis of results (cost control versus budget, efficiencies & variance reporting, and providing cost forecasts)
• Maintain strong control and reporting of Capital Expenditures, in particular a large on-going expansion
• Analyze site financials with strong business acumen and guide leadership to make informed, financially sound decisions
• Oversee financial internal and external controls regarding assets (including inventory) and spend
• Recommend, implement, and measure performance against benchmarks for financial and operating performance
• Lead the month end closing and financial reporting process; including account analysis and reconciliation
• Conduct formal monthly review meetings with manufacturing and finance management to discuss plant performance
• Meets periodically with the Plant Manager to discuss production and costing issues. Review labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, and inventory levels
• Implement and ensure organizational compliance with accounting best practices, U.S. GAAP requirements, and company’s policies
• Ensure bill of material and costing accurately reflect production operations
• Responsible for the integrity and accuracy of an organization's financial data
• Collaborate with site operations personnel on cost price calculations, evaluating inventory and challenging supply chain to maintain proper stock levels, complying with internal control guidelines
• Member of management team at the mill

Core Responsibilities

• Model Plymouth Tube values and behaviors as outlined in the Mission Statement

1. People
2. Customer Focus
3. Communication & Environment
4. Long-term orientation

• Represent Plymouth Tube in a professional manner
• Follow all company Environmental and Safety policies, procedures and standards
• Follow all company Quality Standards

Supervisor Responsibilities (If applicable)

• Ability to simultaneously lead and manage multiple projects
• Manage accounting and finance functions related to the business

May supervise accountants and payroll specialists at the mill level

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, Economics, Business or equivalent experience required. 
• 10 years of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in managing teams and projects.
• Certification such as CPA or CMA, preferred.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and cost accounting.
• Demonstrated skill and comfort in building financial models.
• Strong business, financial acumen with demonstrated ability to provide in-depth analysis
• Working knowledge of controlling large CAPEX projects is a plus
• Team player who is adaptable, flexible and comfortable presenting/communicating to various levels of the organization with a variety of goals and purposes
• High computer proficiency; specifically, with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, worksheet functionality and use of graphs and charts
• Experience and knowledge of an ERP system, Axiom is a plus
• Experience with Lawson Financial Software, preferred

Competencies/Desired Characteristics

• Highly detail orientated: Must have a passion for accuracy, doing things right and following policies
• Problem solving: Able to identify problems and use logic, judgement, and data to evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions to achieve the desired results.
• Highly collaborative: Must support all areas of the business and work closely with all stakeholders and departments.
• Communication: Able to use a broad range of communication styles, chooses the appropriate style, and effectively communicates to an audience.
• Analysis and Presentation of Data: Able to synthesize financial data into meaningful information; translate analysis and results into actionable recommendations that support decision making.
• Strategic Thinking: Understands the connections and relationships between one’s work and how it impacts others; proactively considers possible future challenges and opportunities in making plans and decisions

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• This job operates in an office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate