The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing and optimizing financial processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing valuable insights to support operational decision-making. The Plant Controller will work closely with senior management, operations teams, and corporate finance to achieve financial goals and maintain the facility’s financial health. As a key member of the segment’s Finance Leadership team, the Plant Controller will play a central role in establishing and maintaining a culture of clarity, creativity, and accountability.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data by reconciling accounts and reviewing journal entries.
- Generate variance analyses and financial reports for management and corporate stakeholders.
- Collaborate with department heads to develop annual operating budgets.
- Monitor budget performance and provide recommendations for cost control and optimization.
- Prepare and update financial forecasts to support short-term and long-term planning.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, overhead, and variances to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Implement and monitor cost control initiatives, working closely with production and procurement teams.
- Supervise the valuation and control of inventory.
- Monitor inventory turnover rates and work on strategies to optimize inventory levels.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including financial and tax audits.
- Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency in financial operations.
- Implement best practices and automation where applicable to streamline financial processes.
- Provide financial analysis and data-driven insights to aid operational decision-making.
- Support senior management in evaluating capital investments and new business initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Five+ years of progressive financial manufacturing experience.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting, reporting, and analysis.
- Proficiency in cost accounting and financial modeling.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in using financial software, ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
