Plant Controller

Overview

REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we have 16 plants strategically located across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.  We convert aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal for a growing number of applications across various industries. We are ideally positioned to respond to the needs of an increasingly recycling-conscious world. Advanced technologies enable us to process a large variety of scrap and dross and reduce the amount of residual waste from aluminum manufacturing that would otherwise end up as landfill.

Responsibilities

Plant Controller - Make an impact where it counts!  Real Alloy in Post Falls, Idaho has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Controller to join a strong and successful team. The Plant Controller will serve as a key business partner to operations, driving performance, improving processes, and helping shape the future of our facility. This is more than a traditional accounting role. It's an opportunity to influence decision making, lead financial strategy at the plant level, and play a critical role in operational success.  What you will do

• Supervise and direct the ongoing activities associated with daily accounting procedures, the monthly close process, and the annual close within our Oracle, FCCS and PBCS accounting software.
• Prepare annual and monthly budgets/forecasts and related financial analyses.
• Oversee the accounts payable and receivable functions including customer invoicing, cash application, P.O. and vendor invoice processing, receipt of goods and related activities, review, approve and set up new vendors and account codes.
• Reconcile material flow from receipts, through the production process to finished goods and then to the customers.
• In adherence with company policy co-lead biannual physical inventory and oversee quarterly spare parts inventory.
• Prepare monthly and annual sales and use taxes, including monthly WA B&O tax.
• Assist in the preparation of all ACR/AFE’s for capital improvement projects and submit it for approval. Role is also responsible for auditing, tracking, and reporting the project spend and KPI’s.
• Assist with activities for plant and corporate internal, government, and banking audits.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training direct reports; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assist in operational and accounting policy and procedure writing.
• Assist in plant productivity activities by using standard calculations and reporting for the plant savings initiatives.

This role has a dual reporting relationship to the Business Unit Accounting Manager and to the Plant Manager. This role also directly supervises two employees in the accounting function and office support activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3-5 years’ experience in a similar finance or controller role.  An advanced degree is a plus, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and other MS Office software.  Experience in Oracle/Oracle Cloud a plus
• Proven ability to function with minimal supervision while also leading others toward plant and company goals.  Results and detail oriented.
• Creativity and openness for implementation of new procedures or programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Willingness to be part of a team mentality and approach for the north American business unit.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively and efficiently to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Some occasional travel may be required. (5%)

 

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity

REAL ALLOY is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR teams will reach out to the applicants who met the qualifications and most closely aligned with requirements of the positions.