Plant Controller

Overview:

Manages operations accounting, overseeing cost accounting activities for Girtz Business. Directs preparation of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual productivity reporting. This position is responsible for internal productivity reviews and generation and communication of productivity metrics for the business.

The Plant Controller is responsible for the financial and operational support of the business entity, including the following: providing financial support and analysis to the business on operational issues, such as direct material, freight, packaging, capital expenditures, logistics, inventory, etc.

Materials

Providing financial support and analysis to the business on purchasing issues, material purchases, productivity metrics, inflation, as well as direct and indirect sourcing initiatives, etc.

Manufacturing

Providing financial support and analysis to the business on manufacturing issues, such as productivity metrics, process improvements, and footprint topics, included, but not limited to, business case construction and explanation.

Main Activities

Team Leader competency level.

• Internal: Girtz entity management
• External: Auditors and consultants.
• Participates in development of entity budget, and evaluating management of the business to the approved budget.

1. Prepares a projection of financial results based on current sales and production forecasts for comparison to budget and prior years for Girtz operations from data submitted by plant operations and finance teams. Works with Plant Manager and other Functional Leaders to address adherence to plans.

2. Prepare and lead with the team, journal entries & statements as needed for review of performance for the month. Review Girtz variances and reconcile account balances.

3. Based on sales forecast, oversees determination of financial expenditures/cost of production for each facility. Works closely Plant Managers, EI Operations Controller and Girtz Finance Leader to establish performance measurement and to determine potential results for the new year.

Performs other similar and related duties as required.

4. Coordinate new capital expenditures across Girtz operations & ensures that the current assets are being maintained in the accounting system(s). Tracks spending on new projects, ensures adds, deletes, transfers are being recorded and reported appropriately.

5. Assists EI Operations Controller in Ad hoc financial analysis.

Profile: ·

BS in Accounting or Finance with a, CMA or CPA desired. ·

Minimum 8 years professional experience with at least 5 years in Finance and accounting management (i.e., controller, assistant controller, cost accounting finance/accounting manager). 5+ years manufacturing experience required.

Must have strong financial control background and demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills. Must demonstrate good judgment, well developed business ethics, integrity and consultancy skills.

Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and related financial software.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills required. Must have the ability to communicate persuasively and effectively and manage multiple priorities in an intense, deadline driven environment.

The candidate should be a strong, visible leader able to instill confidence in the financial organization and with various leaders.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person