The Scoular Company Seward , NE 68434
Posted 2 months ago
Petsource is looking for an experienced finance professional to take on the role of Plant Controller for our Seward production facility. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be an important member of the plant management team, for a state-of-the-art plant, which just completed an expansion, tripling operational capacity. You will be tasked with providing analysis to guide decision-making and taking a leadership role in establishing strong financial performance and measurement. You will also provide leadership to the local plant finance team to ensure the financial accounting and reporting needs of the plant are met to help the plant management team to meet their budgeted financial goals. Ensure all plant accounting/reporting is done and following US GAAP Accounting Standards and accounting policies/ procedures.
Essential Functions:
Act as expert on all things cost and manufacturing operations
Partner with plant and business leadership to enable optimal decision making
Act as subject matter expert for ERP System (Microsoft Dynamics)
Assist in pricing decisions for new and existing customers
Reporting and Analysis:
Manufacturing Standard vs. Variance Analysis
Manage, execute, and optimize monthly close process
Partner with IT on Development and roll-out of reporting in multiple systems
Measurement and reporting of operational metrics: Yield, Scrap, Throughputs, Labor Efficiency, etc.
Budgeting and Forecasting duties, including but not limited to:
Standard Costing, develop and maintain
Departmental spend forecasting and analysis
Cost Savings identification and quantification
Manufacturing Standard vs. Variance Analysis
Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance discipline
Strong business partnering skills with an ability to constructively challenge
Data driven mindset with high level of professional curiosity
Exhibits high level of accuracy and consistent attention to detail
Strong follow-through and commitment to excellence
Experience in cost accounting and manufacturing environment (5+ years)
Experience in working with complex ERP's and identification/implementation of improvements
Strong desire to make things more efficient, faster, and better than you found them
High level of proficiency in Excel
Understanding and history of operating within Financial Reporting, and Forecasting systems
Physical environment/working conditions:
Scoular is a Drug-Free Workplace (for more information See the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 or your location's Federal Workplace Poster)
Scoular is an at-will employer. Employment is considered voluntary for employees and employers.
This is a full-time job that may require occasional overtime.
Petsource by Scoular, an indirect, wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of Scoular. Petsource provides recipe development, raw meat processing, freeze-drying, and packaging solutions for pet food manufacturers. Petsource is among the first in the country to bring these steps together under one roof, positioning itself as a turnkey contract manufacturer and go-to source for high-protein, freeze-dried ingredients. With a $75 million expansion recently completed, we are growing our team of experts. Join a team dedicated to career advancement and a culture that makes you excited to come to work each day.
Benefits:
We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day - there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off.
We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact.
The Scoular Company