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Plant Controller

Ascend Performance Materials Decatur AL, 35602

As a key member of the Finance and Site Leadership Teams, the Plant Controller will provide leadership and accountability for all financial aspects of the Decatur operation in orde...

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As a key member of the Finance and Site Leadership Teams, the Plant Controller will provide leadership and accountability for all financial aspects of the Decatur operation in order to drive continuous operational improvement by building a team capable of engaged business partnering, robust analytics, timely/accurate accounting and possessing strong business acumen. He/she is responsible for plant level costs and controls including cost accounting, stock accounting, and cost analysis. The Plant Controller will lead the budgeting/forecasting processes, month-end close and special projects as requested. The Controller also works closely with department leaders to understand issues and how they impact the financial results as well as educate/inform department(s) on cost drivers and variances. The Controller will have strong business partnering and leadership capabilities and will join a solid team of professionals on the Site Leadership Team. The Plant Controller will report directly to the Operations Finance Director and will also support the Decatur Plant Manager on a day to day execution. TARGETED OUTCOMES * Grow and develop the team's competencies to enable the department to act as business partners and proactively manage and report timely, relevant business results * Develop and implement actions to streamline the reporting processes * Establish timely, reliable and sustainable monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes * Directly linked to financial support, Decatur is recognized as a well-run, highly profitable plant that relies on robust operating rhythms and deep understanding of the drivers of profitability to continuously improve and grow KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership * Manage and lead the site finance team and continuously develop their skills and experiences along with the systems and processes to drive performance, efficiency and compliance. * As a member of the Site Leadership team, partner with the Site Manager and leadership team to help drive an optimized strategy via a combination of robust operating rhythms and transparent linkages with the financials. * Ensure strong business partnerships, analysis, controls and overall engagement are maintained. Financial * Ensure the financial statements are fully understood by all plant personnel who impact them and that they understand what "levers" they can pull to impact results. * Lead the preparation of all reporting needed for the site leadership and as input to the Chemicals leadership team. * Lead the preparation of all operating rhythm materials and maintain the linkages to Chemicals and Corporate Finance rhythms. * Lead the site annual operating plan and annual physical inventory processes. * Establish a control environment on site that complies with all company and external agency requirements to include coordination with internal and external auditors. * Lead the monthly closing and forecast process and provide detailed variance analysis and business insights. * Lead all financial aspects of reporting, responding to enquiries, record keeping and auditing for the unique and complex long term contracts with several external companies having businesses operated by Ascend at the Decatur Site. This includes leases, product and raw material supply, operations and maintenance services and capital/turnaround projects. Business and Commercial Optimization * Ensure robust capabilities are developed and employed when analyzing problems and providing business advice. * Develop clear understanding and analysis tools for production and energy costs for varying operating rates/modes in order to facilitate business decisions based on profitability. * Collaborate with the Master Scheduler and Business Operations Planner to prepare and monitor SIOP plans by leading the financial evaluation and optimization of production options. * Prepare, maintain and promote an integrated set of financial and operational performance KPIs aligned with business goals in order to promote bottom line improvement and capacity growth. * Assist the Plant Manager in negotiations with existing and potential new guest companies by managing the processes of analysis and supporting the drafting and finalizing of contracts. REPORTS TO Operations Finance Director TEAM * Direct reports consists of 2 finance professionals * Peers include other Plant Controllers, Assistant Controller and Tax Director QUALIFICATIONS * Undergraduate Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting (required) * Master's Degree in Business or Finance (preferred, not required with relevant work experience) * CPA not required, but a plus * 10+ years of experience in finance with demonstrated track record of achievement and promotion to greater levels of responsibility/accountability * 3-5+ years of direct leadership experience * Consistent track-record of impacting the bottom line * Consistent track-record of attracting, developing and retaining great finance talent * Manufacturing and petro-chemical experience a strong plus * Credibility to operate at senior level, in customer environments and in the control room Required Skills * Demonstrated experience leading and developing staff and working effectively within a team * Ability to get into the details/data but also setting direction for the team and working on more strategic matters * Ability to independently resolve complex problems where analysis requires the in-depth evaluation of numerous factors * Ability to exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation of criterion for obtaining results * Must be able to work with a diverse group of people and interact with internal and external stakeholders * Must have excellent time management skills, self-directed, and able to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining attention to detail * Strong knowledge of MS Office applications, specifically Excel and PowerPoint * Excellent oral, written, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills WHY WORK AT ASCEND? If you are looking for a career with one of the plastics industry's most enlightened employers, Ascend Performance Materials offers an opportunity to develop a true sense of fulfillment and pride in your achievements. Ascend provides an exciting platform from which you, your family and your community will benefit. You'll become a trusted member of an interdependent and safe working environment where your opinions and ideas will be encouraged and respected, regardless of your position. Working alongside a diverse range of renowned technical experts on a continuous stream of industry-leading products and technologies, you'll find a wide variety of opportunities within our growing business for both learning and career development. Our culture is built on a strong set of core values that foster innovation and collaboration across every level of the organization. It is a culture grounded in open relationships between every member of the Ascend team. All of this is driven by an inspirational leadership team, intently focused on maximizing the new investment in the business. The essence of our organization is embodied in the words 'inspiring everyday,' and we have built a strong and confident business with performance at its core. It will be challenging but holistically rewarding and will enable you to achieve your personal and professional aspirations. Ascend is an organization that genuinely seeks to inspire our people to inspire others. We believe this gives Ascend a higher purpose, making it a unique work environment for you to consider when choosing career options.

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Accountant/ Bookkeeper

Itac Holdings, LLC Decatur AL, 35602

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire Pay Rate: Up to per hour, DOE In this job, here are some of the duties to be performed: Currently seeking an Accountant/ Bookkeeper for a full-time pos...

Posted 2 days ago

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Sr. Production Engineer

Ascend Performance Materials Decatur AL, 35602

Currently, there is a unique position for an enthusiastic, motivated and driven Leader, located at our Decatur manufacturing facility in the Greater Huntsville area in North Alabam...

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Currently, there is a unique position for an enthusiastic, motivated and driven Leader, located at our Decatur manufacturing facility in the Greater Huntsville area in North Alabama. As a key team member of the Technology organization, the Senior Production Engineer will serve as the subject matter and technical expert for the Adiponitrile (ADN) Production Unit. This role will have accountability to drive the ADN process to optimum performance through Six Sigma in the areas of energy and raw material usages. In addition, the candidate will provide support to the Technology pipeline by serving as a conduit between Manufacturing, Business Leadership, Sales & Marketing, Technology & Engineering, Procurement & Logistics, ESSH, Finance and IT organizations. TARGETED OUTCOMES * Develop a collaborative working relationship with Site Leadership and the Manufacturing organization. * Utilize Six Sigma and Operational Excellence principles to drive process to best demonstrated, Entitlement, performance in the areas of capacity, yields, energy, safety, and quality. * Support the capital plan by serving as subject matter expert on project teams. * Support testing and implementing of new Technologies. REPORTS TO Manager of Production Engineering KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead the development and implementation of process optimization and improvements in process safety and reliability. * Provide support in the execution of technology programs that deliver break-through solutions to achieve entitlement performance. * Effectively leverage process and equipment design skills * Works closely with Manufacturing, Process, and Project Engineering organizations to deliver Plant performance and business goal. * Works with Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability professionals to improve the reliability of the process unit(s) and to maximize OEE. * Can challenge decisions to ensure that processes are run within the appropriate technical envelope * Actively supports the site & area safety programs via team participation (or leadership) in PHAs, LOPAs, MOC, PSM, incident investigations, resolution of action items, and other activities to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance. * Provides technical counsel and re-direction as necessary to deliver planned performance TEAM & INTERACTIONS * Member of the Technology Production Engineering organization working closely with professionals in Process Technology, Project Engineering, Process Engineering, and Manufacturing organizations. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE * Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineer * 10+ years' experience in the field of petro-chemical industry. * Broad experience in chemical unit operations. * Strong environmental, safety and health background with knowledge of PSM. DESIRED CERTIFICATION * Masters in Chemical Engineering an advantage * Six Sigma Green Belt REQUIRED SKILLS * Proactive leadership and team-building skills with the ability to work effectively throughout the organization in a fast paced environment. Comfortable working in a matrix-structured reporting organization. * A strong bias to "act on facts" and "data driven" logic to develop creative solutions. * Working knowledge of Six Sigma to drive process improvements. * Strong sense of ownership and a drive to improve existing systems and processes. * Solid interpersonal and organizational skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Excellent computer skills are required. This includes solid proficiency in MS Office and process simulators (e.g. Aspen, Arrow, Fathom, etc.) * Demonstrated strong root cause analytical and corrective action skills are a plus. * Previous work in process design and equipment design also a plus WHY WORK AT ASCEND? If you are looking for a career with one of the plastics industry's most enlightened employers, Ascend Performance Materials offers an opportunity to develop a true sense of fulfillment and pride in your achievements. Ascend provides an exciting platform from which you, your family and your community will benefit. You'll become a trusted member of an interdependent and safe working environment where your opinions and ideas will be encouraged and respected, regardless of your position. Working alongside a diverse range of renowned technical experts on a continuous stream of industry-leading products and technologies, you'll find a wide variety of opportunities within our growing business for both learning and career development. Our culture is built on a strong set of core values that foster innovation and collaboration across every level of the organization. It is a culture grounded in open relationships between every member of the Ascend team. All of this is driven by an inspirational leadership team, intently focused on maximizing the new investment in the business. The essence of our organization is embodied in the words 'inspiring everyday,' and we have built a strong and confident business with performance at its core. It will be challenging but holistically rewarding and will enable you to achieve your personal and professional aspirations. Ascend is an organization that genuinely seeks to inspire our people to inspire others. We believe this gives Ascend a higher purpose, making it a unique work environment for you to consider when choosing career options.

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