Position Overview:
Functions as a key business partner and member of the plant leadership team in a large sized plant with high complexity. The Controller also performs and coordinates all plant accounting and financial activities and ensures the financial integrity of plant operations. Advises and supports management in making financial decisions related to production planning, procurement and investments for the plant. This is a hands-on role requiring both detailed task work and leadership skills.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
· Create and provide financial direction and support to plant manager and core management team regarding financial planning, budgeting, accruals, procurement or investment activities of the plant (such as labor, scrap, spending, inventory)
· Lead cost and operational metric tracking (including plant incentive plan KPIs)
· Manage and ideate activities for cost and revenue improvements. Support operational and financial improvement projects
· Ensure accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal monthly financial statements, monthly forecasts, annual audits and annual budgets
· Prepare materials and lead discussions for all financial portions of plant monthly financial reviews, budgets, forecasts and other review meetings as needed
· Maintain a strong internal controls and policy compliance culture at the facility involving the key functional leaders in the plant in accordance with all organization policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives and current tax rules
· Prepare and review plant capital spending requests
· Primary facility contact person for audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures and state and federal requirements and statutes
· Monitor plant inventory (raw material, packaging material, finished goods, and spare parts) movements and position to identify and resolve potential financial exposure or process issues (such as OSM, HFI, shrinkage, significant variances, obsolescence)
· Ensure that all assets and liabilities are fairly presented and valued on the balance sheet
· Review monthly segmentation results output to ensure accuracy of inputs and segmentation process
· Proactively participate in plant operations via internal meetings, interaction with staff and hourly employees, walk the floor, safety advocate, etc.
· Actively participate as requested in ARPNA profitability improvement projects (example: Procure Plus, Value Plus) and finance process improvement projects (example: budget process improvement team)
· Manage direct reports and is responsible for selection, development, mentoring, and performance management (if applicable)
Qualifications:
· Education: Bachelor's Degree Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting
· Master's degree and / or CMA / CPA certification preferred
· Minimum of seven years of financial-related experience
· Experience as plant controller or cost manager in a manufacturing environment, plant manufacturing and cost accounting experience preferred
· High level of proficiency in Excel spreadsheets and ERP/MRP systems, SAP R/3 experience (FI, CO, MM and PP modules) preferred
· Experience developing and leading annual budget, periodic forecasting and monthly closing process
· Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
· Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $113,345.00 - $122,380.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Worth, TX 76155 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Worth, TX 76155: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person