Plant Controller

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting Operations & Financial Close

• Lead the full monthly close cycle - general ledger, cost accounting, sales, production, inventory, coal purchasing, capital spend, invoice review, journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Analyze and explain variances versus budget, forecast, and prior year; communicate key drivers and implications
• Coordinate timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting deliverables and submissions to Corporate FP&A and Financial Reporting
• Collaborate with third-party inventory terminals to obtain accurate sales and inventory records
• Review and approve work outputs to ensure quality, timeliness, and adherence to policies and procedures

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies (including revenue recognition and inventory valuation impacts)
• Coordinate activities with internal and external auditors; ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations, including SOX
• Review quarterly inventory surveys, both coal and manufactured goods, and ensure results are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety and/or environmental permits, regulations, and reporting requirements; notify appropriate plant personnel of deviations and maintain required records

Budgeting, Forecasting & Capital

• Partner with plant leadership, corporate leadership and corporate FP&A to develop and execute financial plans, including the annual budget and monthly forecasts
• Manage capital budgeting, track capital spend, and support capital project approvals, evaluations, and justifications
• Assess lease v buy analysis and summarize and report results

Business Partnerships, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Interface with operating departments on accounting needs and provide analytical support to evaluate performance and operating decisions
• Participate in operating meetings and plant walk-arounds; provide financial support to safety and communications initiatives
• Complete ERP testing for routine quarterly patches and enhancement requests
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls, and productivity
• Travel to corporate offices or other plant locations as needed for meetings and training (minimal)

Leadership

• Supervise and develop the Accounting Department through training, coaching and mentorship
• Set goals for direct reports aligned with plant and corporate objectives
• Work effectively with team members at all levels; consult with Human Resources and corporate resources as appropriate

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Financial analysis and variance reporting; ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights
• Strong understanding of manual and automated accounting systems; advanced computer/software skills (including ERP)
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and numerical skills; high attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication; able to succinctly communicate business correspondence and procedures confidently to senior leaders and cross-functional groups
• Well organized; able to manage multiple priorities and projects alongside routine responsibilities
• Collaborative, participative leadership style; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse personalities
• Sound judgment and decisiveness; able to establish credibility and align work to organizational priorities

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS / WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 6 years of progressive experience in Accounting
• 6 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis
• 3 years of experience managing people
• Expertise in Excel and basic modelling required
• Manufacturing experience highly desirable with fundamental understanding of cost accounting concepts
• Experience in business intelligence applications highly desirable
• Experience in Oracle Cloud ERP and IBM Planning Analytics a plus
• CPA certification highly desirable
• Audit experience highly desirable