What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at UTLX Manufacturing LLC?
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SUMMARY OF POSITION:This position is responsible for the management of day-to-day accounting functions related to manufacturing operations. This position works with and is an integral part of the team responsible for financial decisions and the overall success of the company. The Plant Controller reports to the Director of Finance with a dotted line reporting relationship to the UTLX & Procor Controller. The Plant Controller is responsible for ensuring all plant accounting functions are handled in a timely, accurate manner.
The incumbent is responsible for managing a variety of accounting and other business-related functions, including:
- Ensures compliance with company policies, internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
- Maintains the general ledger.
- Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Marmon’s internal SPIs.
- Oversees day-to-day functions and manages a team of accounting staff (e.g., accounts payable, general accounting, inventory accounting, etc., are carried out in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner)
- Responsible for inventory accounting including the physical inventories and fixed asset ledgers
- Maintain direct cost accounting environment at manufacturing facility.
- Assist with preparing the annual budget for the plant and monthly forecast updates.
- Participates in and actively supports Quality projects and activities and Responsible Care initiatives to ensure that the Company achieves its goals.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of two years of Controller level experience (Manufacturing environment preferred).
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting (or Finance) with a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in cost accounting.
- Advanced degree or CPA preferred
- Ability to effectively supervise both staff and clerical employees with a minimum of 2 years of management experience.
- Ability to analyze financial and other information into the operations of the company.
- Ability to integrate non-financial and other information into the operations of the company.
- Highly motivated, creative, innovative, self-starter, and makes decisions.
- Direct and lead subordinates to improve and simplify processes.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP systems.
DISCLAIMER
Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work. Duties and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.