Plant Controller - TFL

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At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.

You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, you’ll win with:

Support that keeps you well

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents

Opportunities to grow

• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters

• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance

We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.

Position Overview: The Plant Controller is a member of the site leadership team and responsible for managing the financial operations of the plant and distribution center, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP. This role involves providing financial insights to support plant management in decision-making and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly and ad hoc operational financial statements and other management reporting. This includes month end journal entries, accruals, variance analysis, bridging performance to targets and prior periods and providing supporting explanations. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to plant management and corporate finance.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage the site’s annual plan and quarterly forecast including planned production, yields, labor utilization, overhead spend, capital investment, shipping plans, inventory targets and other operational KPIs. Monitor actual performance against plans and investigate variances.
• Balance sheet: Maintain account support for balance sheet accounts including reconciliations and other supporting documents. Ensure accuracy for key accounts; Inventory and Reserves, prepaids and accruals.
• Variance Analysis: Analyze and control production costs, including direct materials, labor, and overhead. Implement cost-saving initiatives and identify areas for improvement. Lead annual standard cost update
• Cost Savings: Lead reporting and analysis on cost savings projects and help the site both achieve annual goals and identify additional opportunities
• Financial Planning: Lead ROI activities and provide approval on proposed capital investments.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information; focus on inventory control, segregation of duties and delegations of authority. Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Audit: Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial audits. Ensure all required documentation and information are provided.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial operations and reporting efficiency.
• Strategic support: Collaborate with site and corporate leadership on analyze and execute on strategic initiatives; process changes, system integrations, capital investment

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interpret financial results, understanding of manufacturing costing methods, variance capitalization and inventory valuation. Ability to turn analysis into recommendations and actions
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Eye for detail, accuracy is imperative
• Able to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Thorough knowledge of applicable general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts, and corporate procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel, MS Teams and BI reporting tools
• Oracle ERP and Hyperion knowledge preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 7 years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting preferably in a Plant Accountant role with a manufacturing company that uses standard costing
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High degree of attention to detail
• History of collaboration with IT, operational and product teams
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively translate results of detailed analysis into clear, concise and actionable recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

• Controller Experience in building products
• Working knowledge of Oracle EBS, HFM/Hyperion Planning
• MBA, CPA/CMA and prior experience at one of the nationally recognized accounting firm