Plant Controller

A thriving, global packaging leader is celebrating their 50-year anniversary by launching a new “eco” line and expanding business to the Allentown, PA and Phoenix, AZ branches! A true testament to their enduring excellence, this company generates multi-million dollar revenue while fostering a collaborative environment for appreciation and advancement in the manufacturing industry. Shape the financial future with unlimited opportunity for growth!

Seeking an experienced Plant Controller who can drive the day to day accounting processes, internal controls, costing, and financial reporting for the company and its shareholders. As a member of the management team, you may identify as organized, analytical, and tech-savvy to contribute to the effort towards a new ERP system. Cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting are critical functions in this fast-paced environment. The Plant Controller reports to the US Director of Accounting. Relocation assistance available. Veterans with collaborative leadership styles are encouraged to apply!

Position: Plant Controller

Location:Allentown, PA or Phoenix, AZ

Compensation: $110,000-$115,000

Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership and Reporting:

• Manage the daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting functions including monthly financial statement presentation, annual budget preparation, lead the cycle counting and physical inventories, and coordinating year-end audit activities

• Oversee the accounting related to manufacturing in compliance with U.S. GAAP

• Conduct ongoing audit of transactional and master records for validity, workflow qualifications and cost impact

• Provide business analysis, forecasting and budgeting for the manufacturing organization

• Responsible for making recommendations for financial and operational improvements

• Cost and Inventory Management:

• Performing periodic costing studies on products/equipment such as cost-of-goods info

• Maintain and make recommendations to improve our system of internal accounting controls as they relate to inventory and manufacturing

• Internal Controls:

• Implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting set forth in Delegation of Authority document

• Identifying and assessing risks associated with plant operations and developing mitigation strategies

• Developing ERP and process training curriculum, assessing where gaps exist and conducting training for ongoing continuous improvement

• Manage analyst duties using Lean tools and SQL databases to query data for visibility

• Assist in efforts to implement a new ERP system (MS D365)

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Management Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction, developing workload assignments, monitoring activities, training, and motivating staff to perform at highest level

• Document processes, systems, internal controls, and reviews against ‘Best Practices’ for operations, warehousing, distribution, and administration

• Passionate about coaching and training the team; effective at setting individual and team goals which help develop team member

• Some supervisory responsibilities to manager Inventory Analysts

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or similar; advanced master’s degree, preferred

• 5+ years of experience in a process manufacturing environment, specific to cost accounting

• Firm understanding of GAAP in manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of accounting statements and financial reporting experience in ERP environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software systems (i.e., Visual and MS D365)

• Team player in environment to displaying a positive customer service attitude

• Demonstrated experience in both high-level planning and practical implementation, highly desired

• Technical analytical skills including SQL database, BI tools, ERP understanding (i.e., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Visual Mfg, MS Dynamics), preferred

• CPA license, preferred